Laboratory Technician
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Job no: 532409
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: VITALS
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine
Provides customer service to those who submit samples to the Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); performs procedures to prepare, expedite and facilitate laboratory analysis of specimens, routing those specimens to the correct inhouse or external laboratory. Performs laboratory activities as assigned including courier, general lab cleaning. Must report to work during inclement weather closings.
Working knowledge of veterinary medical laboratory practices and procedures; must possess keyboarding and basic computer skills; ability to write an SOP, ability to work well with others; good organizational skills; ability to learn new procedures and be adaptable; excellent communication/customer service skills and phone etiquette. Must have an acceptable and safe driving record, valid driver's license.
Bachelor of Science in related field. MT/CLS (ASCP), LVT
Starting at $42,500; commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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