Virology Diagnostics Technologist II

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off incl. vacation,

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Robust retirement plans with match

Job summary

The Virology Research Technologist II at University of Nebraska-Lincoln will conduct virology, serology, and molecular diagnostic testing and prepare reports for clinicians and researchers. The role emphasizes quality control, SOP development, and accurate data management in a busy diagnostic lab.

Outreach to veterinarians and clients, adherence to safety protocols, and occasional after-hours support during outbreaks are expected as part of a dedicated, team-focused environment with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field plus three (3) years’ laboratory experience.
• Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field plus one (1) year laboratory experience. Additional relevant education or training may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy, attention to detail, and technical knowledge and ability are necessary.
• Experience with basic and skilled lab procedures.
• Basic data collection, analysis, and SOP writing skills necessary. Knowledge of quality control procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and conduct virology, serology, and molecular diagnostic testing.
• Determine, prepare, and analyze results for serology, virology and rabies testing and ensure compliance with federal programs.
• Design, validate, and implement new diagnostic testing, as needed.
• Review results in the Vetview system and prepare reports for veterinarians, pathologists and other clientele, including charting and monitoring data for the lab’s quality control systems.
• Write, review, and revise standard operating procedures for final approval by the lab manager and faculty.
• Be responsible for quality control of assays and continual improvement of documents and procedures that are part of the quality control and management systems.

Skills

Virology testing

Serology

Molecular diagnostics

SOP writing

Data analysis

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Master’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

The Virology Research Technologist II at University of Nebraska-Lincoln will conduct virology, serology, and molecular diagnostic testing and prepare reports for clinicians and researchers. The role emphasizes quality control, SOP development, and accurate data management in a busy diagnostic lab.

Outreach to veterinarians and clients, adherence to safety protocols, and occasional after-hours support during outbreaks are expected as part of a dedicated, team-focused environment with strong