Bacteriology Technician

Location: Highland
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

UC Davis San Bernardino, CA Bacteriology Technician Salary or Pay Range: $28.88/hr. - $46.46/hr. – Please note: This position is subject to a departmental budgeted salary range of: $28.88 - $32.51/hr., commensurate with educational background and relevant work experience. THIS POSITION IS PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA. Under the direction of the supervisor, responsible for performing diagnostic assays and assisting in the general laboratory organization of the bacteriology section. Responsible for processing necropsy samples, clinical submissions from external submitters and food pathogen testing samples. Diagnostic evaluation includes identification of food pathogen agents in regulatory samples, performance of Salmonella serotyping, isolation and identification of mycoplasma, isolation and identification of fungi and direct examination of feces for parasite and parasite eggs. Organizational tasks to include: sample and isolate management, data entry, equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies and inventory control. Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position • Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Arts in Microbiology or Bacteriology. • Experience performing staining, sub-culturing, and assisting in performing diagnostic testing. • Knowledge and skills to process and evaluate clinical specimens submitted for parasitological examination i.e. sodium nitrate flotation, direct preparations. • Knowledge and skills to process and evaluate aerobic, anaerobic, mycoplasma, food pathogen and fungal cultures. Skills to operate centrifuge, micro-pipetting equipment, light and dark field microscopy, Class II Biohazard laminar air flow hood, autoclave, thermocyclers and automated microbiology equipment. • Knowledge and skills to perform molecular testing. Skills to enter/retrieve data from computer and utilize common desktop software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint). • Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of individuals, to include co-workers, clients of the CAHFS, and individuals from other University units and government/outside agencies. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in a diagnostic laboratory. • Knowledge and skills to safely handle and dispose of infectious materials. • Skills to perform animal inoculation of bioassay materials. Skills to learn to evaluate and identify organisms based on colonial morphology, various stain techniques, wet preparations, and biochemical means. Key Responsibilities • 70% - Diagnostic Testing • 20% - Laboratory Maintenance Management/Inventory Control • 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=304180 Job ID 78848 The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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