TES Necropsy Diagnostic Lab Support

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

Job summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University is hiring for a TES Necropsy Diagnostic Lab Support role. This temporary position assists pathologists with animal necropsies, dissection and sample collection, and documentation. The Temporary Employment Services unit coordinates staffing; candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to lift and perform physical tasks. The role may involve weekends and holidays and requires vaccination readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to perform strenuous physical work.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be up to date on Tetanus vaccination and willing to receive Rabies vaccine series.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• File and catalog specimens.
• Follow recipes to make laboratory solutions.
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion.
• Often exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to lift heavy objects

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring for a TES Necropsy Diagnostic Lab Support.

This role supports pathologists with large and small animal necropsies: assist with dissection and sample collection, fill forms, operate still and video cameras.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
• Assistance with special projects
• Seasonal work
• Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• File and catalog specimens.
• Follow recipes to make laboratory solutions.
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion.
• Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Qualifications

• Able to perform strenuous physical work.
• Able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be up to date on Tetanus vaccination and willing to receive Rabies vaccine series.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

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