Laboratory Paraprofessional - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

University of Georgia Athens, United States

1 week ago

Description

Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Individual in this position will assist in veterinary diagnostic microbiology work.

Specific duties include general laboratory maintenance, processing a wide variety of animal specimens for bacterial and fungal culture, DNA extraction, PCR, meticulous record keeping, data entry.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of aseptic (sterile) techniques; Knowledge and skills in the culture and identification of bacterial, fungal isolates.

Ability to accurately observe/interpret test results and report them using laboratory information software; Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; Ability to manage time well and carefully follow both written and verbal instructions.

Physical Demands

The successful applicant should have excellent manual dexterity
Ability to lift with assistance up to 50 Lbs, and unassisted up to 30 pounds.
Ability to see details and colors to correctly interpret laboratory results.
Normal laboratory environment including exposure to chemicals and odors.
May need to stand for extended periods of time.

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

Perform test procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, viral and fungal diseases of animals

Evaluate submission forms to determine the appropriate tests for each specimen

Includes:
Bacteriology, Mycology, and Molecular- requires sign off by supervisor Bac-* Set up the specimen on appropriate test media Bac-, Bac-,

Prepare cytospins for Gram stains.

Bac-* Perform Molecular extraction procedures and PCR procedures as needed

Review submission forms and prepare all specimens for the appropriate nucleic acid extraction procedure Bac-MD010
Prepare all documentation of extraction processes and perform extraction either manually or using robotic equipment Bac-MD040, MD070, MD060
Use spectrophotometer to assess sample quality. Bac-MD095
Run IC PCR Bac-MD201
Assist in the preparation and performance of PCR reactions. Performed on as needed basis Bac-MD201

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

General laboratory Maintenance

Biohazard waste. Bac-
Weekly inspection of Satellite Accumulation- Monitor Waste containers and order pick-up as needed Bac-D010
Inspect Eyewashes weekly and maintain the Eyewash log sheet Bac-D010
Keep all extraction glassware and plastic-ware clean as needed
Monthly and Biannual maintenance of QIAGEN Qiacubes Bac-1048
Restock supplies
Wash glassware and plasticware- as needed
Rotate sample and tissue storage- Weekly/ Monthly (Bac-)
Prepare fresh disinfectant solution for all Bact workstations- Weekly (See below)
Clean Biosafety Cabinets in room 141 and 139-Weekly (See below)
Clean anaerobic containers- Monthly (See below)
Rotate filed paperwork and package for shredding- as needed (Bac-)
Check CO- Daily- Change tank as needed (Ser/Vir 025)
Aerospray TB maintenance- Daily/ Monthly (WI-Bac012)
Previcolor maintenance- Daily / Monthly (WI-Bac012)
Check Bactec- Daily (Bac-)
Inspect Eyewashes; Rooms 134 A&B, 135, 139, 140- Weekly (See below)
Inspect Satellite Accumulation- Monitor Waste containers and order pick up- as needed

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Quality Control

Molecular Quality tasks such as: Prepare and validate new lots and batches of the positive amplification controls used in the molecular testing of microorganisms, Record and reconstitute new lots of primers. Run PCR on these primers with the appropriate, PAC to ensure they are working correctly.

Update the L:
drive PCR worksheets to reflect lot or batch number changes. Document all results as described in SOP Bac-MD0125- Requires sign off by supervisor

Bacteriology Quality tasks such as: Maintain QC organisms- Weekly / Monthly (Bac-), Maintain MS calibration strain E. coli and QC strains, Daily / Weekly (Bac-), Gram stain QC- Weekly (Bac-), Vitek 2 Maintenance- Monthly (Bac-I pg , Calibrate Densicheks- Weekly, Perform MS QC- Weekly (Bac-), Maintain Media Log - Weekly (See below), Media QC- as needed (Bac-)

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Participate in all proficiency tests administered by Federal agencies including, but not limited to Foot and Mouth Disease, Classic Swine Fever, Avian Influenza, Swine Influenza and Exotic Newcastle disease, African Swine Fever
Read SOPs and perform proficiency test panels according to the protocol described

SOP-AV-0068, WI-AV-0038, WI-AV-0039, WI-AV-0050, DS-0074, DS-080, WI RVS-003

AMR/Vet-LIRN bacterial isolate testing
Special projects as they arise

Percentage of time 5

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 Amy McKinney Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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