Veterinary Laboratory Support - Part-time-1

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

2d • $20,000 - $21,000

About The Position

This position exists to support CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories by receiving, verifying, preparing, storing, distributing, and shipping specimens for testing; by attaching test documents and reporting results; by identifying and inserting appropriate charges to customers; and by separating specimens (possibly infectious) to submit for testing in multiple laboratory sections (spinning tubes containing blood/body fluids; creates aliquots of blood/serum/fluid/fecal specimens; determines how to split specimen and prepare for testing). The individual will open packages, accession submissions, separate and route specimens, greet the public in person and via phone or email, and answer questions regarding specimen submission. The individual will identify requests for testing not performed at CSU, contact customer, research and select alternate laboratory for submission, and prepare/package specimens for shipment. This is an essential services unit and the incumbent is required to report to work, without delay, on all/most weather closure days and various holidays throughout the year.

Requirements

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Valid Driver’s License - Must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain such in good standing for duration of active employment.
• Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
• Shift Work - CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory does not follow standard University Holiday Schedule due to the nature of the business. Monday through Friday is typical schedule but rotation of holidays is required and occasional Saturdays needed.
• On-call Status - In the event of an emergency is declared by the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director, needed to meet NAHLN requirements, overtime work or work outside normal operating ours will be required.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Exposure to formalin & formalin-fixed tissues. This position handles samples that may contain infectious agents and must follow PPE guidelines and appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Special Requirements/Other - Must safely lift and carry items that weigh up to 50lbs. May be required to be rabies vaccinated upon hire and maintain protective titers (blood drawn on a schedule determined by CSU Occupational Health to evaluate status).
• High School Diploma (or GED)
• 1 year experience analyzing and accurately accessing/transferring data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience analyzing and accurately accessing/transferring data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Accession and track specimens by scanning documents into LIMS, monitoring sample movement, and splitting specimens as needed.
• Prepare referral laboratory submissions by identifying outside tests, verifying specimen requirements, and completing submission forms.
• Package and ship specimens to referral laboratories in compliance with shipping and international regulations.
• Enter and maintain case data by logging cases, charges, notes, and shipping documents into databases and tracking spreadsheets.
• Provide client and laboratory support by answering submission questions, assisting with results inquiries, and communicating clearly and professionally.
• Process and distribute specimens and supplies by centrifuging and aliquoting samples, stocking supplies, and delivering materials to laboratory sections.
• Perform courier and facility support duties by retrieving packages, completing local courier routes, maintaining work areas, and documenting incidents and temperatures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED