Diagnostic Virologist

Location: Davis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

UC Davis Diagnostic Virologist Salary or Pay Range: $28.88/hr. - $46.46/hr. – This position is subject to a departmental budgeted salary range of: $28.88/hr. - $32.51/hr.; commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience. Under general supervision, provide diagnostic and laboratory technical support to the Mammalian Virology section and back up support for the Avian and Fish Virology sections. Perform testing procedures for virus isolation and identification, maintaining cell lines and observing for cytopathic effects/contamination, archive and bank samples and molecular tests. Responsible for adherence to the CAHFS Quality Program requirements, solving problems related to virology testing methods, laboratory maintenance, and contributing to preparation of materials for use in publications and presentations. Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • No Minimum Education required. • Experience with clinical diagnostic virology including virus isolation and identification techniques such as, FA, cell culture maintenance, recognition of CPE, and nucleic acid extraction and amplification techniques. • Experience in a diagnostic laboratory, veterinary diagnostic lab preferred; including preparation and use of protocols and instructions; use of biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, ultracentrifuges, centrifuges, auto and manual pipettes, incubators, microscopes, balances, computers, spectrophotometer, pH meters, autoclaves, cryostat, filtration apparatus, and thermocyclers, with ability to operate and maintain (or schedule maintenance for) laboratory and associated computer equipment; proper sanitary cleaning procedures; data entry and retrieval of test data. • Experience with quality assurance, quality control, troubleshooting and solving problems related to laboratory testing procedures in virology including completing and documenting planned deviations, quality problem investigations, and root cause analyses. • Experience working with high throughput testing or high workload. • Experience in preparing and maintaining reagents and buffers, including knowledge in mathematics and chemistry to perform related calculations and dilutions, with associated experience in using and maintaining laboratory balances, scales, pH meters, autoclaves, and associated equipment for the preparation of buffers and media. • Experience to critically evaluate new techniques, compare to existing technologies, modify and adapt for novel diagnostic applications. • Writing skills to provide clear, concise reports of findings, documentation of experiments, and assistance in writing SOPs and documentation of development efforts and outcomes. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in maintaining a variety of mammalian and/or fish cell lines and preparing animal tissues and fluids for virus isolation. • Experience performing cost-effective ordering and/or use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment for budgetary concerns. • Experience adhering to the requirements of a Quality Program in order to meet accreditation standards. • Experience with training student support and co-workers in associated virology procedures and techniques. • Knowledge of fish pathogens and familiarity with growing and isolating fish viruses in cell culture. Key Responsibilities • 80% - Diagnostic Testing • 10% - Laboratory Management • 10% - Development Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position • This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=304131 Job ID 75954 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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