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    Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

    Job Description

    The
    College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, 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 in the Bacteriology Section.

    This position entails performing a variety of tests.

    Determinations and analytical procedures and investigations using both standard and special procedures, equipment, examination and analysis in the area of Diagnostic Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology.


    Representative Duties Include:

    • Perform diagnostic microbiology analysis to include processing and inoculation of veterinary clinical specimens (tissues, fluids and swabs) onto appropriate media; isolation of bacteria and fungi from primary plates; identification of organisms using biochemical techniques or automated equipment; and set up of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Work in a biosafety cabinet may be required.
    • Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appropriate Quality Control/Quality Assurance guidelines.
    • Be willing to be trained in Environmental Health and Safety procedures and to follow EHS and biosafety protocols for a BSL-2 laboratory.
    • Complete assigned projects within a timely manner and maintain turnaround time for diagnostic usefulness.
    • Assist the Laboratory Supervisor and Section Head in the development or revision of Standard Operating Procedures.
    • Perform specialized bacterial testing to include fluorescent antibody staining and bacterial serogrouping.
    • Participate in internal and external proficiency testing required to maintain laboratory accreditation.
    • Set up and operate standard equipment.
    • Participate in media inventory and FIFO protocols.
    • Participate in laboratory recordkeeping and record management.
    Shift

    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F) with some Saturdays.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Two or more years of progressively responsible laboratory or research experience is preferred. One or more years of college-level biology, microbiology or biochemistry course work is preferred.

    Anticipated Hiring Range

    Salary Range $ $20.95 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.

    Application Materials

    Online application, resume and list of three references.

    Benefit Eligibility

    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 .


    Values Commitment

    We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success.

    Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

    This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

    In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

    This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

    For more information, visit or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at

    To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at


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