Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

The Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I performs routine diagnostic assays, assists in customer service, monitors computers for lab equipment and compiling data. May provide technical assistance in research projects in the area of small animal gastrointestinal function and disease

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work.
• Ability to use routine lab equipment, spectrophotometer, pH meters, etc.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine diagnostics using radioimmunoassay (RIA), enzyme-linked reagents required for diagnostic testing immunosorbent assays (ELISA), and automated instrumentation to evaluate gastrointestinal function in veterinary patients.
• Prepares buffers and reagents required for diagnostic testing.
• Enters patient data from submission forms into the GI Lab database.
• Enters and verifies diagnostic results on spreadsheets for sample reporting.
• Maintains records of supplies and reagents as needed for diagnostic testing.
• Assists GI Lab Admins in customer service.
• Answers phones calls and communicates with clients.
• Assists in the training of student employees in the laboratory.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level