Laboratory Technician III- Bisha lab, Animal Science Department

Laboratory Technician III
- Bisha lab, Animal Science Department Join Our Campus Community!

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• Generous Retirement Contributions:
  The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:
  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off:
  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
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Laboratory Technician III
- Bisha lab, Animal Science Department

Manage the operations of a designated laboratory; perform advanced diagnostic/research tests and services with complex analysis and interpretation of data; teach lab classes; train and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Manage and direct the daily operations of a designated laboratory.
• Perform tests, analyze and interpret results of data collected or received from outside agencies or institutions.
• Operate, maintain and repair highly complex research instruments / equipment.
• Communicate results of diagnostic / research testing within internal and external clients.
• Discuss issues of concern with internal and external clients such as impact on the surrounding areas.
• Determine or develop appropriate advanced research methods and procedures to accomplish required goals.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of results.
• Instruct faculty, staff and students in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment; assist and instruct users in the interpretation of results.
• Design and implement diagnostic / research laboratory procedures for which precedents do not exist.
• May teach designated laboratory or related course work, such as PATH 4050, PATH 4200, PATH 5505, lab management, or special problems.

• Maintain records, complete laboratory forms, reports, and bill clients for services performed.
• Maintain inventory and purchase laboratory supplies.
• Participate in method development and research project design(s).

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Developing Organizational Talent
• Safety Awareness
• Work Standards

Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline

Experience: 2 years work-related experience

Experience working in a laboratory setting, particularly within infectious diseases, wildlife or environmental samples.

Proficiency with laboratory equipment, field-research equipment, and computers. Example:
Regular use of laboratory instruments, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.

• Laboratory-associated biosafety, chemical safety, and other relevant training.
• Biosafety courses (i.e. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment, Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials, as well as other relevant courses) offered by the institution and as recommended by the supervisor and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

On-campus:
This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.