Temp Lab Technician ADDL - Molecular Laboratory

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a full or part-time Clinical Molecular Biology Lab Technician to work Sunday and weekday shifts in West Lafayette, IN. The role involves performing routine and specialized molecular tests to identify animal pathogens and supporting diagnostic and research missions.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience; biology or animal sciences degrees are preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• A biology or animal sciences degree is preferred.
• A veterinary nursing degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine or specialized diagnostic procedures/tests for identification of microbial pathogens of animals.
• Analyze data in support of diagnostic and research missions of ADDL; provide backup across laboratory sections as needed.
• Work as part of a team and independently under moderate supervision; multitask and stay flexible.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

Biology or animal sciences degree preferred

Veterinary nursing degree may be considered

Job description

Job Summary

The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a full or part-time Clinical Molecular Biology Lab Technician to work Sunday and weekday shifts. 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.

Perform routine or specialized diagnostic procedures/tests for identification of microbial pathogens of animals and analyze data in support of the diagnostic and research missions of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. This position is a molecular position with required training in other laboratory sections as needed to provide backup assistance.

Must have the ability to multitask and be flexible in order to accomplish daily tasks. Must be willing to work in a team setting. The right candidate will also have the ability to work independently under moderate supervision.

The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, located in West Lafayette, IN, 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant work experience is required.
• A degree in biology or animal sciences is preferred.
• A veterinary nursing degree may be considered.

Experience

• Combination or related education and experience including an Associate’s degree and three years of relevant work experience will also be considered.

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