Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

Job TitleDiagnostic Laboratory Technician I Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Proposed Minimum Salary$20.67 hourly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description 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 are 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 leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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. Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff. The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special. From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here! Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-5154. Useful Links: Benefit Programs Retirement Employee Discount Program Flexible Spending Accounts University Holidays Legal Statements New Employee Orientation Prospective Employees Safety and Security Notices Training and Development USERRA Nondiscrimination Notice