Laboratory Technologist, Parasitology, Biomedical, & Diagnostic Sciences (Temporary): College of Veterinary Medicine

Laboratory Technologist, Parasitology, Biomedical & Diagnostic Sciences (Temporary)

College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the temporary position of Laboratory Technologist 1, Parasitology, located within the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The Parasitology Laboratory performs a wide variety of services and interacts with students, faculty, and staff within CVM, along with referral veterinarians, zoos, and independent diagnostic service corporations. The lab is a complex environment; operations include year-round teaching, diagnostics, and research. Major goals of the lab are to provide and promote excellence in education and development, quality diagnostic services, and contribute to scholarship as a team. The position of Laboratory Technologist 1, under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, facilitates, learns, and performs a wide variety of diagnostic activities. This position requires a willingness to work with biological samples, including feces, blood, and parasitic organisms. The Laboratory Technologist 1 is a member of the team who must work both collaboratively and independently, and be familiar with the spectrum of activities used in instruction and diagnostics.

Qualifications:

Typical Responsibilities:

• Learns and performs general laboratory tasks such as sample accessioning and processing of fresh and preserved feces, blood, urine and tissues.
• Audits quality and safety of every incoming specimen.
• Assesses appropriateness of test requested compared to specimen type, quality, and clinical history and make recommendations to veterinary clients if necessary
• Performs and interprets routine procedures including fecal flotations, fecal egg counts, Knott's tests, Heartworm antigen tests, parasite ID, and various other serological tests on clinical diagnostic samples
• Assists with reporting data to clinicians, veterinary students and referral DVMs by reviewing and transcribing results within published turnaround times.
• Operates standard laboratory equipment and specialized equipment used in parasite diagnostics
• Maintains client confidentiality and interacts professionally with veterinarians, students, staff and faculty.
• Performs and provides student worker/graduate researcher training on general laboratory maintenance and organization/cleanliness
• Provides procuring, analyzing, and cataloging of fecal samples and gross specimens for use in diagnostic reference, including from local animal shelters
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures as a part of the laboratory's internal quality assurance program
• Monitors expirations dates for test kits and reagents
• Troubleshoots tests and equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Complies with shipping hazardous and infectious materials regulations
• Maintains current training and adheres to all established laboratory and university protocols for safe handling and use of biological and chemical hazards
• Assists teaching personnel (when needed and as time allows)

Minimum Qualifications:

• This is an entry level position. Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, wildlife health, animal science, biochemistry, medical technology or a related field. Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of working in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting preferred.

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekend, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position.