Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational release time

LinkedIn Learning access

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University is seeking a Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I in College Station, TX. The role involves performing routine diagnostic assays, assisting in customer service, and monitoring lab equipment. The position is essential and may require holiday work.

Minimum education is a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with preferred experience in research. Salary is $20.67/hour, with full-time, on-site duties in the Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work.
• Ability to use routine lab equipment (spectrophotometer, pH meters).
• Experience with GI Lab data entry and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics: Performs routine diagnostics using laboratory assays and automated instrumentation to evaluate gastrointestinal function in veterinary patients.
• Data Entry: Enters patient data from submission forms into the GI Lab database and verifies results.
• Supplies: Maintains records of supplies and reagents for diagnostic testing.
• Customer Service: Assists GI Lab Admins in customer service and communicates with clients.
• Training: Assists in training student employees in the laboratory.

Skills

Lab instrumentation handling

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spectrophotometer

pH meters

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

ELISA

Job description

Job Title

Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents& livedexperiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. ****

Who we are

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today’s discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

What we want

The Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I performs routine diagnostic assays, assists in customer service, monitors computers for lab equipment and compiling data. May provide technical assistance in research projects in the area of small animal gastrointestinal function and disease

What you need to know

Salary: $20.67/hour

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time; Persons in this position are considered essential. May require work during holidays or TAMU closures.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work.
• Ability to use routine lab equipment, spectrophotometer, pH meters, etc.

Responsibilities

• 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 phones calls and communicates with clients.
• Training: Assists in the training of student employees in the laboratory.

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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.