Mead Laboratory Technician

Mead Laboratory Technician

The technical and professional responsibilities associated with this position include all aspects of virologic, serologic, and molecular based diagnostics supporting both diagnostic investigation and research related to zoonotic diseases. Also included is the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure that all safety requirements are met. Precise records and regular written and telephone communications of activities are required. Assistance in planning and selection of diagnostic approaches related to research projects also will be required. Additional requirements are assisting with the supervision and training of undergraduate and summer student workers researching in or employed by the lab.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies: Laboratory experience related to working with viruses as well as traditional microbiological and molecular skills; previous experience in virology laboratory; previous experience with BSL-2 level laboratory work. Familiarity with the University of Georgia procurement and laboratory safety procedures is desirable.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze research samples using a variety of techniques (cell culture and molecular) 30%
• Provide diagnostic support for surveillance efforts related to zoonotic diseases 25%
• Assist with supervision, directing work-flow, and training of undergraduate and summer students 15%
• Maintenance of safety standards (chemical and biosafety). Maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment. Maintenance of laboratory records, data entry, and preparation of summary reports 15%
• Specimen inventory and shipping reagents to other laboratories. Coordinate biosafety and chemical inventory inspections. Organization and ordering of supplies needed for laboratory work. Report test results to various State and County Public Health Officials 15%