Research Associate; SRA NEX

THIS POSITION IS PERMANENTLY LOCATED IN TURLOCK, CA! Under general supervision, set up and perform routine serology/immunology diagnostic tests, preparing slides for histopathologic review by the pathologists, preparing media, and perform laboratory maintenance.

10/28/2026 by 11:59 pm

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• No minimum education required
• Experience performing diagnostic immunology methods, including, ELISA, agglutination, and hem agglutination-inhibition.
• Experience with infectious diseases in a Biosafety Level 2 facility, including knowledge of biocontainment related to zoonotic diseases.
• Diverse knowledge and skills in fields of veterinary immunology and histology.
• Skills to modify and apply new biotechnologies for practical use in veterinary diagnostics.
• Skills to maintain National Veterinary Service Laboratory certification and CAHFS quality control standards for serologic assays including immunodiffusion, ELISA and agglutination on an annual basis.
• Background in laboratory safety skills to prevent contaminating self and others with biohazardous materials, with ability to follow safe working practices.
• Knowledge of basic immunology and histology sufficient to understand written protocols to perform standard serological techniques.

• BS degree in Immunology/Biological Sciences or related field Preferred.
• Experience with methods of disposal and containment of infectious waste.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in related field.
• Skills to operate autoclaves, glassware washers, millipore filters, ovens, laminar flow hoods, biosafety cabinets, fume hoods, centrifuges, ELISA readers and washers, auto and manual pipets, incubators, microscopes, calculators, balances, computers, spectrophotometer and pH meters, tissue processors, embedders, and microtome equipment.
• Skills to maintain clean laboratory work areas and laboratory equipment in good working order.
• Skills to maintain neat and accurate written and computerized records. Knowledge of UC purchasing procedures and skills to perform appropriate and cost-effective ordering and use of laboratory and/or office supplies and equipment.
• Skills to adapt to change and to work in other areas as needed.
• Skills to perform literature searches and to organize data for publication.

• 65% - Diagnostic Testing
• 15% - Laboratory Management
• 10% - Histology
• 5% - Development
• 5% - Other Duties

CAHFS provides California's livestock and poultry industries, and veterinary practitioners who serve them, with a full range of diagnostic laboratory services for disease control, enhancement of health management, and protection from diseases common to animal and humans. In meeting this need, the CAHFS also serves as the backbone of California's disease warning system through its animal disease surveillance program. The system consists of four laboratories currently located in Davis, Turlock, Tulare and San Bernardino.

Funding for this program is provided through a contract with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and through revenue generated from user fees. An additional program, the Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, is funded through a contract with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and horse wagering monies, and provides full-service drug testing and a pharmacology research and development program

• Salary or Pay Range: $32.79 - $52.75 (budgeted department salary:
  Step 1, $32.79 /hourly – Step 13, $41.58 /hourly, commensurate with educational background and relevant working experience)
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 108
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  Job Title:
  
  SRA 2 NEX
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