Details
Posted: 13-Jun-22
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $5,543.96-$8,921.51/Month
Occupation:
Other
Species:
Canine
Feline
UC Davis
Veterinary Diagnostician-Antimicrobial Monitoring Program Manager
Salary Range: $5,543.96-$8,921.51/Month. Initial placement will be between $66,527.53 – $84,394.70/Year, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience
Apply By Date: 7/6/2022
Under direction of the Bacteriology Discipline Head, responsible for coordinating the performance of bacteriological diagnostic testing as it relates to evaluating bacteria for antimicrobial resistance in the CAHFS system. This position coordinates testing and projects for the CDFA Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program and performs the antimicrobial susceptibility testing and reporting for the USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network AMR pilot project. Ensure that the laboratory and communication need of CDFA personnel are met in regard to addressing activities associated with adherence to the CA SB27 legislation. Activities include continued use of and periodic verification of validated methods using uniform and consistent SOPs and technical methodologies that can be performed in laboratories across the system (Davis, Turlock, Tulare, San Bernardino). Participate in sample processing and bacterial recovery, identification, phenotypic evaluations for antimicrobial susceptibility or resistance, genotypic screening for antimicrobial resistance elements, and other evaluations of these agents necessary to support clinical diagnostics and CDFA programmatic monitoring activities. Responsible for preparing/writing reports, presenting information to CDFA officials and outside organizations including professional meetings, performing cost analyses, preparing standard operating procedures and assist with grant preparation, as well as participating in the preparation of peer-reviewed publications and CAHFS-internal and external documents as needed for the growth and promotion of CAHFS Bacteriology and specifically the CDFA Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) Program. Perform diagnostic bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing to accomplish work in CDFA-supported outside research projects. Perform literature searches and participate in the design and conduct of research projects which support the AUS program and address requirements of SB27 legislation. As new technologies are implemented in CAHFS branch locations, will also develop procedures and monitor performance of system-wide methodologies to ensure consistency of performance, quality control, quality assurance, and technical proficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Master’s degree with emphasis on microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, or equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Demonstrated experience working in an AAVLD-accredited high throughput diagnostic lab performing and interpreting antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience identifying and characterizing mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in bacterial organisms.
- Skills to communicate complex and sensitive information, negotiate and resolve conflicts and promote teamwork.
- Analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to independently research, develop, and recommend solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Knowledge and skills to instruct, technically train, and provide consultation to technical and professional personnel.
- Organizational and analytical skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments; to develop, evaluate and implement programs; and to analyze and assess project activities.
Preferred:
- Doctoral or DVM level education with emphasis on microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, or equivalent.
- Experience managing budgets and projects, organizing and delivering presentations, composing reports and written correspondence; analyzing information and present it logically and concisely.
- Experience designing experiments, performing statistical analyses, and preparing scientific reports, papers, and presentations.
- Knowledge of veterinary diseases. Ability to work under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
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Job ID # 37332
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer