Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

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Glimpse of the Job

Join the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine as a Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I ! In this role, you will perform routine diagnostic assays, assists in customer service, monitors computers for lab equipment and compiling data. You may also provide technical assistance in research projects in the area of small animal gastrointestinal function and disease.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

The well-qualified candidate will also possess

• One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work

• Ability to use routine lab equipment, spectrophotometer, pH meters, etc

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Some of the Responsibilities Include:

• Diagnostics: Performs routine diagnostics using radioimmunoassay (RIA), enzyme-linked reagents required for diagnostic testing immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and automated instrumentation to evaluate gastrointestinal function in veterinary patients. Prepares buffers and reagents required for diagnostic testing.

• Data Entry: Enters patient data from submission forms into the GI Lab database. Enters and verifies diagnostic results on spreadsheets for sample reporting.

• Supplies: Maintains records of supplies and reagents as needed for diagnostic testing.

• Customer Service: Assists GI Lab Admins in customer service. Answers phone calls and communicates with clients.

• Training: Assists in the training of student employees in the laboratory.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $20.67/hour.

Please Note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values , and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.