[Next-Generation Sequencing Book]
  • [Photo] Bill Cannan • November 29, 2022

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Under general direction of the faculty supervisor, manage and perform diagnostic testing and related activities in the CAHFS-Davis Avian and Mammalian virology sections and participate in development, evaluation, and validation of new or improved virus isolation techniques and confirmation testing procedures, including molecular and sequence analysis-based techniques. In consultation with the academic section leader manages special projects for multiple diagnostic disciplines. Responsible for genetic sequence evaluation, interpretation and phylogeny analysis for diagnostic use and as a component of publishable research and development efforts.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required:
    • Master's degree and work experience in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or closely related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience in Next Generation Sequencing and bioinformatics.
    • Recent experience in NGS data management and analysis utilizing various bioinformatics packages and pipelines.
    • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
    • A comprehensive understanding of public sequence repositories (i.e. GenBank) and how to obtain and upload sequence data from them.
    • Knowledge and skills to develop, implement, perform, critically evaluate, quality control, and resolve technical problems related to molecular testing procedures.
    • Knowledge and experience to instruct, technically train, and provide consultation to technical and professional personnel.
    • Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing technology, schedules, and work environment.
    Preferred:
    • Experience with virus isolation procedures including, propagating and maintaining primary and continuous cell lines, and methods of containment, decontamination and disposal of infectious and biohazardous materials.
    • Experience developing, implementing, and utilizing Quality Assurance programs in a diagnostic environment.
    • Knowledge and skills to perform complex diagnostic and assay development techniques utilizing virology, molecular biology and immunology under prescribed laboratory quality assurance and quality control guidelines.
    • Strong interpersonal and organization skills to work effectively in fast paced, service oriented diagnostic BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory settings. Interest in statistic and data analysis.

    COMPENSATION

    Salary Range: $5,193.43 - $8,351.10/month

    HOW TO APPLY

    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=245814

    Job ID # 43595

    DEADLINE

    RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

    POLICY

    The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

    Background Check:

    This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

    No Smoking:

    UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

    The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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