Microbiology Technician- AZ - College of Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern-University; Glendale (AZ); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Microbiology Technician at the Animal Health Institute (AHI) within the College of Veterinary Medicine performs day-to-day operations in the microbiology laboratory in Glendale, AZ. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and compliance with safety standards.

You will accession specimens, identify bacterial and fungal pathogens, and use MALDI-TOF MS and PCR while maintaining records and supporting quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in microbiology laboratory operations.
• Ability to follow OSHA safety standards and protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Accession clinical specimens for diagnostic workup.
• Process specimens for bacterial and fungal identification.
• Use MALDI-TOF MS and PCR for identification.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Report test results to clients.
• Ensure adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Develop and maintain SOPs.
• Maintain a safe work environment per OSHA requirements.

Connaissances

Specimen accessioning

Lab techniques

MALDI-TOF

PCR

DNA/RNA isolation

Antimicrobial testing

Results reporting

Inventory management

SOP development

OSHA compliance

Outils

MALDI-TOF MS

PCR equipment

Description du poste

Microbiology Technician- AZ - College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Category : Staff

Requisition Number : MICRO004516

Full-Time

Locations

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Arizona Animal Clinic
Glendale, AZ 85308, USA

Description

Summary:

The Microbiology Technician at the Animal Health Institute (AHI) is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the microbiology laboratory, located in the Companion Animal Clinic (CAC). This job will require close attention to detail, excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills, familiarity with laboratory health and safety standards and protocols, an ability to work independently, and a willingness to be flexible and adaptable to organizational growth and change. This position reports to the Manager of Diagnostic Pathology Center.

Core Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Accessioning of clinical specimens submitted to the Microbiology Laboratory for diagnostic work up.
• Process a variety of clinical specimens for primary isolation and identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens.
• Use diagnostic equipment and molecular methods, such as the Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for identification of bacterial, yeast and viral pathogens.
• Perform DNA and RNA isolation.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Report test results to clients.
• Ensure adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ship and archive samples as needed.
• Develop and maintain records and support quality assurance and compliance responsibilities.
• Develop, review and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain a safe work environment following OSHA requirements and institutional policies.
• Maintain and update safety data sheets (SDS).
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Level I

Primary Focus: Execution of core and key lab responsibilities. Training and support will be provided while developing technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform basic sample processing and testing with oversight
• Accurately enter and maintain patient/sample records
• Follow established SOPs and workflows
• Assist with inventory management and stocking
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Escalate equipment or result issues to senior staff
• Support teaching environment (students/faculty interaction)

Level II

Primary Focus: Execution of core and key lab responsibilities. Independent operation with strong troubleshooting skill... (full text omitted)