TES Necropsy Diagnostic Lab Support

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL, is recruiting for a TES Necropsy Diagnostic Lab Support role within the College of Veterinary Medicine. The position supports pathologists with large and small animal necropsies, assisting with dissection, sample collection, and documentation.

The TES unit hires temporary staff to fill short-term needs on campus. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to perform strenuous physical work; weekend/holiday availability is required,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to perform strenuous physical work.
• Able to work weekends and holidays.
• Available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Tetanus vaccination up to date; willingness to receive Rabies vaccine series.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dissection and sample collection for necropsies.
• Fill forms and maintain proper documentation.
• Operate still and video cameras to document procedures.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Regularly handle lifting and physical activities; exposure to laboratory conditions.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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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