Career Center

Lab Rsch Mgr 1 (Toxicology Lab Manager/Sr Analytical Chemist)

Job Summary

Under direction of the Section Head, 1) manage and oversee the CAHFS Toxicology Section; 2) manage federal grants including assuring that grant objectives are met, overseeing budgets and preparing reports as required, 3) manage support for CDFA's Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, 4) operate, maintain and replace sophisticated analytical equipment including gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and atomic absorption and emission spectrometry, 5) maintain personnel training programs and 6) adapt available resources to solve new and emerging problems. All of these responsibilities are undertaken in collaboration with the Section Head.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Budgeted Salary Range: Initial placement will be between $81, 000 - $120,800/Annual, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$6,750.00- $13,383.33/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

6/13/2023


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stoop, bend and lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Kneel, squat, stoop and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions such as pipetting.
• Sit/work at a computer/workstation for extended periods of time.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Due to the nature of the essential responsibilities, this position is not eligible for remote work.
• This position is subject to UCD's vaccination program (Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, is/might subject to prophylactic vaccination for rabies), and Medical/Health Surveillance Program/Procedures/Review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm (Work schedule might be slightly different during the training period)
• Work flexible schedule/overtime as needed to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Mandatory weekend and holiday rotation.
• Restricted/Limited vacation during peak workload periods (i.e. Outbreaks, Fiscal Close, Audits Periods, etc.)
• Occasional travel to CAHFS branch laboratories, conferences, etc.
• THIS IS NOT AN H1B/J1 OPPORTUNITY. Candidate must be legally permitted to work in the United States and not subject to revocation.
• This is not a research position. The position is located in a diagnostic laboratory where quality control and assurance, meeting client expectations, and meticulous working habits are essential.
• Per the terms and agreements of the department's contracts and grants, the position requires signing of a Confidentiality Agreement or Non-Disclosure Agreement regarding testing and client information.
• Upon completion of a background check and appropriate training, must participate in the select agent program.
• Ability to complete Select Agent background clearance procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master's degree in chemistry or equivalent combined education and experience.

• Formal supervisory experience. Experience in providing effective leadership for laboratory management and supervision of technical staff in a high-production analytical laboratory including prioritizing workload and scheduling personnel to meet deadlines.

• Experience with quality control and quality assurance in a laboratory that utilizes complex methodology.

• Demonstrated background working in a high-production analytical laboratory utilizing high-complexity mass spectrometry instrumentation and skills to maximize the operation and performance of diverse analytical platforms.

• Skills to effectively recruit, hire, train, and evaluate work performance of personnel. Independent thinking, strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate and solve problems and/or make sound recommendations.

• Demonstrated excellent written, oral, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and interact with staff and co-workers and provide customer service to clients of the CAHFS.

Preferred:

• PhD in analytical chemistry or related field.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high throughput diagnostic laboratory providing both organic and inorganic analytical chemistry services. Knowledge of laboratory chain-of-custody requirements.

• Experience writing scientific publications and grant proposals and presenting scientific information to diverse audiences.

• Experience in managing federal grants including grant applications, renewals, and budgeting.

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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Salary Range

$6,750.00- $13,383.33/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

6/13/2023


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=53532&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-c16e077efbecb3448cff73adb0f7f465

Return to Search Results