Histology Technician (SRA 1)

Minimum Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position No Minimum Education required. Experience to handle and dispose of waste solvents and biohazardous materials. Knowledge of histology and basic histochemistry sufficient to understand written SOP protocols associated with the preparation of histology slides and the skills to operate the required equipment (microtome, stainer, processor). Familiarity with fixed animal tissues, including bone, eyes, skin, brain, etc. and knowledge to grossly identify processed tissue type to aid in the trimming and embedding processes. Skills to judge the quality of staining procedures and determine the reasons for differences between a good quality slide vs. a poorquality slide; investigate, troubleshoot, resolve and document actions related to assay failures and improvement of existing techniques. Skills to operate biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuge, centrifuges, ultrasonicator, auto and manual pipettes, calculators, balances, and pH meter. Skills in record management to perform computer data entry of workload and/or other information and to accurately file paraffin-embedded tissue blocks and microscope slides in alphanumeric order.

Preferred Qualifications: ASCP certified Histotechnician or Histotechnologist. B.S. degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent work experience in histology including theory and application as it specifically pertains to diagnostic testing. Background and experience in Histology lab setting. Knowledge of laboratory/University safety protocols and safe working practices, to include disposal of waste solvents and biohazardous materials. Organizational skills to prioritize workload. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities: 40% - Histochemistry 30% - Immunohistochemistry 30% - Laboratory Maintenance & Quality Program

Department Overview: CAHFS provides California's livestock and poultry industries, and veterinary practitioners who serve them, with a full range of diagnostic laboratory services for disease control, enhancement of health management, and protection from diseases common to animal and humans. In meeting this need, the CAHFS also serves as the backbone of California's disease warning system through its animal disease surveillance program. The system consists of four laboratories currently located in Davis, Turlock, Tulare and San Bernardino. Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and through revenue generated from user fees. An additional program, the Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, is funded through a contract with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and horse wagering monies and provides full-service drug testing and a pharmacology research and development program.

Position Information: Salary or Pay Range: $ 30.12 - $35.93 (department budgeted salary: Step 1, $30.12 hourly – Step 5, $32.83 /hourly, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience ) Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 107 UC Job Title: SRA 1 UC Job Code: 009613 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 100 % Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Monday – Friday; 7:00am – 4:00pm Location: Davis, Ca Union Representation: RX-Research Professionals Benefits Eligible: Yes