Accession and Necropsy Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S12621P

Working Title Accession and Necropsy Manager

Department VetMed-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8am - 5pm Monday - Friday; some weekends and holidays may be required

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date 09/05/2024

Open until filled Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date 11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory Professional AD

FLSA Exempt

FTE 100

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in managing data within a Lab Information Management System (LIMS), Poultry experience, 2+ years lab experience; Bachelor of Science. Excellent communication skills are imperative.

Position Summary

This position is based in the diagnostic lab at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC). The main responsibilities will be to manage accession and necropsy floor activities as well as to assist the clinical veterinarian on duty with necropsy procedures. This individual will also be expected to occasionally perform laboratory technical professional duties: perform preventative maintenance on automated equipment; contribute to the overall productivity of the lab personnel by managing serological/general lab supply inventory, reviewing cases, and maintaining files. Customer service and client interation are an important aspect overlapping all of these duties

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

• Some lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• May involve long periods of standing, sitting, reading and repetitive actions.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.



Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage Necropsy floor activities, including scheduling of access for educational or technical sessions, cleaning, disinfection and adherence to as well as continuous improvement of biosafety protocols.
• Assists the clinical veterinary team in conducting necropsy examination on poultry species, sample collection and test submission.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage sample receipt and data entry (accession) into the current Lab information Management system (LIMs).
• Accession encompasses customer service, sample receipt and data entry. Samples may be mailed in and physically delivered to the poultry diagnostic and research center's diagnostic lab and also include live and dead poultry species delivered for necropsy examination.
• Review cases for accurate data entry of submission information, and maintenance of files.
• Verify the correct testing was performed on accessioned samples. Accurate data entry is critical to be able to generate reports from the LIMS system and to be able to mine data in the system.
• Work with individual labs to establish work flows of samples.
• Provide support in a timely manner to domestic and international clients, via phone or email, with issues on current submissions and data provided.
• Review cases for accurate transcription of submission information, and maintain files. Report results to clientele.
• Assemble completed lab reports and review all case types to be made into sales orders.
• Maintain a well-documented log of sample possession throughout the accession section.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide customer service; interaction and communication with clients, including poultry industry representatives, poultry and small animal veterinarians, UGA staff and faculty.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform day to day lab activities including reporting, filing, case review, maintaining lab supplies, cleanliness, scheduling, lab organization and lab safety.
• Supervision of student workers and federal work study students.
• Training of student and temporary lab workers in co-ordination with lab management.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and perform laboratory/bench work involving accessioning, sample storage, serology and/or bacteriology.
• Perform all assays according to SOPs and enter results into the current LIM system
• Follow positive assays with correct confirmatory testing.
• Perform all testing with precision and accuracy.
• Reproduce all testing with minimal variability when necessary.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jenny Nicholds

Recruitment Contact Email jnicholds@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone



Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter