Senior Clinical Lab Technician, Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). It provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center. The laboratory handles more than 200,000 specimens a year and serves Missouri's 114 counties and surrounding states by performing over 170,000 diagnostic tests annually. The VMDL also conducts fundamental and applied research to address animal health and public health issues.

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is seeking to hire a Senior Clinical Lab Technician to work within the pathology/necropsy and receiving areas of the laboratory.

Representative Duties Include:

Trims fixed tissue specimens from necropsies and biopsies for submission to the histology lab. Appropriately documents trim notes for pathologist review.

Trained as back up to load and operate animal incinerator and assist with necropsy floor preparation, which includes using the overhead hoist to move carcasses into the walk-in cooler.

Provides basic laboratory maintenance for a safe, clean and orderly environment; may include inspection and maintenance of pathology equipment, as well as ordering of supplies.

Receives specimens from clients and veterinary clinics for diagnostic testing. This may include package pick-up from local distribution centers and post office.

Accurately numbers specimens, assigns them to appropriate lab sections and enters client, animal and specimen information into the laboratory information system, adhering to quality control standards. Reviews data entry to verify accuracy.

Assists clients, professional students, and faculty with appropriate sample submission for testing, which includes taking animal histories and reporting lab results. Customer service involves direct client contact and routing phone inquiries to lab sections.

Follows laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appropriate Quality Control/Quality Assurance guidelines.

All other duties as assigned; must be able to obtain rabies vaccinations and possess a valid driver's license.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F). 40 hours/week (FTE 1.0). Occasional Saturday morning shift may be scheduled.

High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Previous coursework in animal science and/or biology is preferred.

Salary Range $19.50 - $21.49 per hour, salary commensurate with education and experience

Grade: GGS-006

University Title: Senior Research/Lab Technician

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Online application, resume and list of three references.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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