Student Employee (Clinical Pathology Lab)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Student Employee for the Pathobiology Clinical Pathology Lab to assist with analyses and diagnostic procedures in a medical laboratory.

Responsibilities include performing chemical analyses of specimens, operating instruments, data entry, and proper lab shutdown procedures; training is provided. This role offers hands-on experience in a real lab environment while supporting faculty and students in ongoing experiments and routine testing.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Auburn University student.
• Open to Pre-Vet students, Animal Dairy Science majors, COSAM majors, first-third year vet students and anyone interested in applying to a veterinary program.
• Vet experience is a plus but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analysis of specimens, including blood and urine to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Prepares and stains cytological and fluid specimens.
• Operates equipment used in quantitative analysis.
• Enters data from analysis of medical test and clinical results into the data management system.
• Responsible for properly closing down instruments and lab at night if working the late evening shift; secures lab and performing shut-down of chemistry analyzer.
• Proper storing of blood and urine samples that have been collected and received during the evening shifts for possible further analysis the following day.

Skills

Vet experience

Job description

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a Student Employee for our Pathobiology Clinical Pathology Lab. The role involves performing analyses, tests, and diagnostic procedures in a medical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analysis of specimens, including blood and urine to determine presence of normal and abnormal components. Prepares and stains cytological and fluid specimens.
• Operates equipment used in quantitative analysis.
• Enters data from analysis of medical test and clinical results into the data management system.
• Responsible for properly closing down instruments and lab at night if working the late evening shift. This includes securing lab and performing shut-down of chemistry analyzer.
• Proper storing of blood and urine samples that have been collected and received during the evening shifts for possible further analysis the following day.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Auburn University student.
• Open to Pre-Vet students, Animal Dairy Science majors, COSAM majors, first-third year vet students and anyone interested in applying to a veterinary program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vet experience is a plus but not needed, as we provide training.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

None

Why Work at Auburn?

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

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