Senior Lab Technologist

Position Details Req ID: req17414 Position Title: Senior Lab Technologist Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: 631713 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: OK ANIMAL DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC LAB Location Address: 1950 W.
Farm Rd, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA Hiring Supervisor: Amy Hoyt Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding): 15.
50 - 22.
00, Hourly Work Schedule: M-F 8-5, weekends and holidays as needed to meet client needs Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: This position performs various serologic tests on animal blood/serum specimens; processes animal blood samples in preparation for serologic testing; prepares reagents, standardizes new tests to be put on line, assists in maintaining various cell lines for use in testing, and assists laboratory manager in running the laboratory.
Review SOPs to stay in compliance with good laboratory practices and AAVLD.
Other duties as assigned.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume.
Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications: High School/GED Four years of experience in a microbiology, medical technology, veterinary diagnostic microbiology, commercial or public health laboratory.
Post-secondary education may be substituted in lieu of experience.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques, including the handling of cell cultures for various serologic procedures.
Knowledge and skills in micro pipetting techniques, handling and care of micropipettes, dilutions and micro pipetting.
Ability to work in collaboration with other OADDL staff on the same case material.
Ability to collaborate with other staff members and communicate with veterinarians and animal owners.
Ability to think through the laboratory processes including splitting the serum samples with Virology.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment on test procedures and interpretation of results.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as use of an information management system (UVIS).
Knowledge of biosafety and chemical hygiene protocols at OADDL.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biology, Immunology or Animal Science Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.
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