Senior Laboratory Technician - VirologySerology

Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician specializing in Virology/Serology. This full-time role entails overseeing diagnostic testing, training lab staff, and ensuring quality control in a cutting-edge laboratory environment. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and relevant laboratory experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of lab or related experience required.
• Veterinary technical degrees may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician overseeing virology diagnostic testing.
• Support and coordinate daily workflows and training of new staff.
• Ensure quality control and initiate new test development.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in biology or animal sciences (preferred)

Job description

Senior Laboratory Technician - VirologySerology

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Job Summary

The Virology/Serology Section Senior Technician is responsible for acting as lead technician with a working knowledge and ongoing competency of all assays performed in the section, with a strong emphasis on virology tissue culture, IFA assays, ELISA, and Virus neutralization (VN) assays. This position will serve as the lead technician in the section, supporting and coordinating daily workflows and acting as a point of contact for Virology technicians and student lab assistants in the absence of the laboratory supervisor. The Senior Technician will also be instrumental in training new staff and students, initiating new test development and optimization, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Virology/Serology Section Senior Technician is responsible for acting as lead technician with a working knowledge and ongoing competency of all assays performed in the section, with a strong emphasis on virology tissue culture, IFA assays, ELISA, and Virus neutralization (VN) assays. This position will serve as the lead technician in the section, supporting and coordinating daily workflows and acting as a point of contact for Virology technicians and student lab assistants in the absence of the laboratory supervisor. The Senior Technician will also be instrumental in training new staff and students, initiating new test development and optimization, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols.

Primary responsibilities include test development, overseeing virology diagnostic testing, ensuring quality control and consistency across all testing platforms, collaborating with the laboratory supervisor on training, troubleshooting, and test improvement initiatives, and supporting additional activities in the sections as workload requires.

About Us

The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, located in West Lafayette, IN. The ADDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory that serves the state of Indiana by providing both routine and regulatory diagnostic services to support Indiana veterinarians, animal health officials, livestock producers and animal owners.

A Cover Letter Is Required To Be Fully Considered

What We’re Looking For:

Education And Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of lab or other related experience
• Veterinary technical degrees may also be considered
  
  

Skills Needed

• Aseptic technique and other laboratory skills such as pipetting and cell culture
• Ability to multitask and move from one task to another while maintaining attention to detail
• Must possess strong time management and teamwork skills, and work independently under direct supervision
• Excellent communication and willingness to take initiative
  
  

Preferred

• A degree in biology or animal sciences
  
  

Additional Information

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summaryCLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
  
  

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

• Pay Band S050
• Job Code #20003785
  
  

Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php

Eoe / Aa

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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