Senior Serology Technician, Veterinary Medicine

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Calgary’s Diagnostic Services Unit invites applications for a Senior Serology Technician. The Fixed Term position runs for approximately 18 months, with a 35-hour week and potential for extension. The role involves ELISA-based serology testing, data management in LIMS, and QA/QC contributions.

Based at the Spy Hill Campus with possible travel to Foothills Campus, this position requires strong teamwork, precision, and independent work as part of the DSU Laboratories team.

Qualifications

• ELISA testing and serology workflows
• Quality assurance in a diagnostic lab
• SOP development and revision
• Accurate data entry and record keeping
• Cross-functional collaboration in a teaching/clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform ELISA for serum antibody detection
• Maintain and review serology results in the LIMS and report findings
• Contribute to QA/QC programs and SOP documentation
• Develop and validate new methods as directed by senior staff
• Maintain inventory of consumables and ensure proper laboratory practices
• Support teaching and service activities within DSU

Skills

ELISA testing

Serology testing

Quality assurance

SOP development

LIMS

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Description

The Diagnostic Services Unit in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a Senior Serology Technician. This Full-time Fixed Termposition is for approximately 18 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Senior Serology Laboratory Technician is a member of the Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) of the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM). Reporting to and receiving day-to-day direction from the Manager DSU Laboratories, and under the clinical guidance of the Clinical Veterinary Virologist and the Poultry Pathologist, the Senior Serology Technician carries out various activities that support the microbiology laboratory.

This position requires effective communication skills, and all work accountabilities must be carried out with a high degree of competency, professionalism, and accuracy. The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also working effectively as a team member. Attention to detail is crucial regarding standard operating procedures. The work is of varying complexity, with peak periods and short timelines for completion.

The laboratory work environment has the inherent potential for exposure to dangerous materials and situations; however, risk of exposure or injury is substantially decreased through application of safe work practices and protocols.

The hours of work are normally Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week. Scheduling may vary on occasion; therefore, flexibility is required. On occasion, there may be the need to work outside of regular hours including weekends. The position is based out of the Clinical Skills Building (CSB) at the Spy Hill Campus, but travel to Foothills Campus may be required.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

• Works as part of a team to support teaching and service activities of the DSU, interacting with a variety of stakeholders. Responsible for working effectively under the day-to-day direction of the Manager, DSU Laboratories and the clinical guidance of the Clinical Veterinary Virologist and the Poultry Pathologist
• Prepare samples, dilute, process, incubate, read and report test results from ELISA procedures for serum antibody detection
• Maintain, record and review results from serological testing of each submission into the LIMS. Presents results to the Manager, DSU Laboratories or Veterinary Virologist, and the Poultry Pathologist
• Participates in development and adherence to quality assurance / quality control program for lab, including writing, reviewing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintains quality standards and participates in proficiency testing to meet accreditation standards including acceptance/rejection criteria, report on non-conforming tests, adequate audit trail from receipt to disposal
• Develops and validates new methods initiated by the Clinical Veterinary Virologist and the Poultry Pathologist
• Maintains inventory for consum