The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology is a large teaching and research unit within the College of Biological Sciences. The department is comprised of 32 faculty in addition to emeriti faculty, lecturers, specialists, researchers, visiting faculty, postdoctoral scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and instruction, administrative and research staff.

Molecular & Cellular Biology has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: we are committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Under general supervision of the Business Office Manager, serve as the primary departmental purchasing resource for Molecular & Cellular Biology in the College of Biological Sciences. This position provides purchasing support to faculty, staff, and students. Initiate purchase requests including gathering competitive costs & making vendor suggestions and researching vendors & determining if they meet department/university purchasing requirements. Research new or unusual services or supplies as needed. Serve as a primary point of contact to faculty, staff, students, vendors & other university departments to resolve issues & discrepancies. Manage shipment & receiving for the department.

Position Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·       Work a flexible schedule with occasional overtime & weekend responsibilities to meet operational needs. Work in shared work environment that is occasionally noisy. Vacation is restricted during peak workload periods.

·       The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

·       Experience performing purchasing related tasks to include but not limited to placing orders, researching product specifications, obtaining & providing cost comparison information, interpret terms & conditions of contracts & determining total costs including tax & shipping.

·       Experience processing complex purchasing & accounts payable transactions.

·       Experience coordinating projects & services with central units, outside vendors & internal customers to conduct effective planning, training, negotiations, problem solving, & dispute resolution.

·       Experience providing customer service skills & exercising diplomacy in dealing with others & resolving potential problems & discrepancies.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

·       Skill to communicate, interpret, understand & follow verbal & written instructions & to respond appropriately in person & over the phone with a diverse population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

·       Experience interpreting UC policies & procedures for facilities management, campus services & purchasing.

·       Experience working with online financial reporting systems with proficiency & strong computer skills to produce correspondence, forms, reports, etc. on University systems (KFS, FIS Decision Support, Online PrePurchasing, AggieBuy, etc).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.