Lab Assistant (LAB AST 2)
 University of California - Davis | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, California, Davis | |
 Jan 17, 2025 | |
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Under direct supervision of the Lab Manager, provide animal care. Perform sample collection and processing, RNA/DNA extraction, prepare materials for necropsies and sample collection. PCR and RT-qPCR for surveillance sedrvice to the poultry industry. Generate surveillance report results. Provide administrative support to lab manager, students and post doctoral scholars. Apply By Date 01/30/2025 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
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Department Overview The Department of Population Health and Reproduction is an interdisciplinary department, comprised of faculty with expertise in a variety of academic and clinical fields whose common focus is on the population as the unit of scientific interest. The Department's focus is on teaching and research programs dedicated to improving a safe and economical food supply from animal origins; the gathering and dissemination of information that can lead to enhanced animal and human health and enhanced animal production; and the management of natural resources for animal and public good. The faculty promote the development of scientists who are sensitive to the interactions of individuals with populations and of populations with their environment. Basic instruction and research will occur in the sciences of microbial populations, reproductive biology, analytical epidemiology, pathobiology, and domestic animal genetics. In addition, the faculty also provide applied research and instruction in these areas, and in the areas of production animal health/medicine, clinical veterinary epidemiology, veterinary reproductive health, veterinary public health and food safety, and information science for veterinarians. POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. Physical Demands
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