Lab Specialist, Veterinary Technician

## Lab Specialist, Veterinary Technician Apply locations:
Cedar Valley Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 26, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
R12924## ## All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.##
** Weekly Work Hours
** 40
* * Compensation Range
** N04-PT
** Hourly Rate**$23.78 Hourly
** FLSA
* * United States of America (Non-Exempt)
** Position Type
** Staff
* * Position Summary
** Dallas College seeks a dynamic individual to play an important role in the operation of the one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools. Dallas College is establishing the Schools with a new, ambitious academic framework to ensure the Schools align with the North Texas region’s workforce and industry needs to ensure graduates’ success in their careers.

The Lab Specialist will report to the Lab Manager. The Lab Specialist is responsible for maintaining materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.
** Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
*** Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
* Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
* Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
* Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
* Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
* Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
* Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
** Physical Requirements
** Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Associate degree plus one (1) year related work experience as an LVT (credentialed veterinary technician).
* Official transcripts are required.
* Bilingual or Multilingual preferred.
Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

** Key Responsibilities
*** Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, tool rooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.
* Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices and provide training for students on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
* Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for all chemicals and materials as required.
* Responsible for performing periodic inventory and maintaining accurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
* Receives, stores, and issues tools, supplies or equipment associated with courses or programs.
* Maintains log of tools, materials and equipment distributed and returned.
* Responsible for security of assigned inventory.
* Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and information systems in good working condition and ensuring that repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner; perform minor repairs and calibrations as needed.
* Responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance of equipment and recommend replacement or new equipment acquisitions.
* Schedule repairs and prepares and tracks purchase requisitions.
* Serve as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes and purchases.
* For learning labs, partner with faculty to coordinate appropriate learning lab support services including student orientation and training.
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