Job Description

Job Description
The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of Laboratory Technologist, located within the Bacteriology Lab of the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department. The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine diagnostic and research laboratory procedures under close supervision, supporting the isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial and fungal organisms from animal specimens submitted to the Bacteriology/Mycology laboratory. This position emphasizes skill development, adherence to standard operating procedures, accurate documentation, and progressive competency development within a clinical diagnostic laboratory environment.

Following the 6-month probationary period, this position will be required to be on a rotation schedule for working Saturday mornings and university holidays.

Responsibilities
Learns and performs sample set up for routine microbiology cultures
Evaluates cultures for the presence of bacteria
Provides identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens
Performs gram staining and interpretation
Documents results on laboratory worksheets and enters results in hospital computer system
Performs antimicrobial susceptibility test
Communicates with clinicians, staff, and students as needed
Participates in quality control activities related to testing
Supports laboratory staff in preparing protocols
Maintains laboratory equipment
Assists with biohazard disposal/cleaning and autoclaving
Prepares culture media
Participates in research and scholarly activities
Qualifications
Depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate, individual will begin at one of four levels:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Laboratory Technologist 1

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science

Minimum Experience:

Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic microbiology laboratory principles
Skill in following detailed procedures accurately
Ability to learn new laboratory techniques and systems


Laboratory Technologist 2

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry or another laboratory science

Minimum Experience:

2 years of relevant experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of routine diagnostic microbiology methods
Skill in interpreting standard test results and recognizing deviations
Ability to exercise judgment within established protocols