Clinical Lab Specialist I, Bacteriology, Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Clinical Lab Specialist I to perform diagnostic microbiology in the Bacteriology section. The role involves processing veterinary specimens, identifying organisms, and supporting QA/SOPs within a busy, accredited lab. Shift is 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. (M-F) with some Saturday half-days. Salary ranges from $21.50 to $23.00 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience are required.
• Follow SOPs and QA guidelines in daily work.
• Willing to be trained in Environmental Health and Safety procedures for a BSL-2 laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic microbiology analysis on veterinary specimens, including culture and identification.
• Follow laboratory SOPs and QA guidelines.
• Assist in EHS procedures and biosafety protocols for a BSL-2 lab.
• Set up and operate standard laboratory equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Lab experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level biology/microbiology/biochemistry coursework

Job description

Hiring Department

Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Description

The College of VeterinaryMedicine at MU is on a mission to inclusively educate andtrain outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate newknowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all ofwhich promote and protect the health and welfare of animals andpeople. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, andServe.

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is a full-service laboratoryaccredited by the American Association of Veterinary LaboratoryDiagnosticians and member of the National Animal Health LaboratoryNetwork (NAHLN). It provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic supportto veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industryinterests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists,scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout theuniversity, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of theMU Veterinary Health Center. The laboratory handles more than200,000 specimens a year and serves Missouri’s 114 counties andsurrounding states by performing over 170,000 diagnostic testsannually. The VMDL also conducts fundamental and applied researchto address animal health and public health issues.

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is seeking tohire a Clinical Lab Specialist I to work in the BacteriologySection.

Representative Duties

• Perform diagnostic microbiology analysis to include processing andinoculation of veterinary clinical specimens (tissues, fluids andswabs) onto appropriate media; isolation of bacteria and fungi fromprimary plates; identification of organisms using biochemicaltechniques or automated equipment; microscopy; and set up ofantimicrobial susceptibility testing. Work in a biosafety cabinetmay be required.
• Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) andappropriate Quality Control/Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Be willing to be trained in Environmental Health and Safetyprocedures and to follow EHS and biosafety protocols for a BSL-2laboratory.
• Complete assigned projects within a timely manner and maintainturnaround time for diagnostic usefulness.
• Assist the Laboratory Supervisor and Section Head in thedevelopment or revision of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform specialized bacterial testing to include fluorescentantibody staining and bacterial serogrouping.
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing requiredto maintain laboratory accreditation.
• Set up and operate standard equipment.
• Participate in laboratory organization and general cleaning.
• Participate in media inventory and FIFO protocols.
• Participate in laboratory recordkeeping and recordmanagement.

Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F) with some Saturday half-days.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years ofexperience from which comparable knowledge and skills can beacquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range $21.50 - $23.00 per hour, salary commensurate witheducation and experience

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Research Specialist I

Internal applicants can determine their University title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Online application, resume and list of three references.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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