Veterinary Diagnostics Lab Specialist - Associate

New Mexico Department of Agriculture; New Mexico; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Agriculture seeks a Veterinary Lab Specialist Associate to perform specialized technical and laboratory coordination tasks within a veterinary diagnostic setting. You will support specimen accessioning, QA activities, and regulatory testing services to ensure accurate diagnostics and continuity across multiple lab sections.

The role requires handling of diagnostic specimens, maintaining LIMS records, coordinating shipments, and upholding biosafety and environmental

Qualifications

• High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.
• Cover Letter is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specimen accessioning, documentation, tracking, and chain-of-custody activities for veterinary diagnostic submissions.
• Maintain case information, testing documentation, and laboratory records within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Coordinate specimen routing activities and referral laboratory submissions.
• Support laboratory workflow activities and operational continuity across veterinary diagnostic laboratory sections.
• Maintain laboratory inventories and operational resource documentation.
• Coordinate specimen shipment activities and required laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory records in accordance with quality assurance and laboratory operational requirements.
• Prepare and distribute diagnostic information utilizing established laboratory procedures.
• Support Quality Management System requirements and laboratory quality activities.
• Maintain compliance with biosafety requirements, infection control standards, environmental safety practices, and laboratory operational procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with laboratory clientele, regulatory agencies, referral laboratories, and laboratory personnel

Education

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree

Job description

New Mexico Department of Agriculture seeks a Veterinary Lab Specialist Associate to perform specialized technical and laboratory coordination tasks within a veterinary diagnostic setting. You will support specimen accessioning, QA activities, and regulatory testing services to ensure accurate diagnostics and continuity across multiple lab sections.

The role requires handling of diagnostic specimens, maintaining LIMS records, coordinating shipments, and upholding biosafety and environmental