Laboratory Technologist

Job Title

Perform tests on poultry and mammalian samples pertaining to Avian and Mammalian Serology and Virology to obtain data for monitoring programs and accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Salary Grade: 13

Area of Specialization: Avian and Mammalian Virology/Serology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• Perform tests on animal specimens pertaining to Avian Serology, Avian Virology, Mammalian Serology and AGID testing. The tests include but are not limited to ELISA, hemagglutination inhibition (HI), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), and virus isolation (in SPF eggs and cell culture). The testing is completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform annual inter- and intralaboratory proficiency tests as required to certify proficiency for Avian Influenza, Mycoplasma gallisepticum, M. synoviae, Equine Infectious Anemia and Chronic Wasting Disease testing.
• Assist with procedures in different laboratory areas as needed and collaborate with other laboratory personnel.
• Perform QA/QC duties and maintain QA/QC records required for AAVLD accreditation.
• Conduct laboratory housekeeping procedures (including but not limited to decontamination procedures, cleaning of glassware, and material preparation)
• Maintain records of data and perform data analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree with major course work in an appropriate field Or Two years of post-secondary training or education in a life sciences field or other field appropriate for the assignment and two years of related lab work Or Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resource Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service. Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of Veterinarians, staff, and students to provide a veterinary diagnostic service and aid in the instruction of students.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/laboratory work environment Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. No or very limited physical effort required. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying

Applicants must apply online at Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

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