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Laboratory Technologist

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 183200 - CVM MS Poultry Diagnostic Lab
Location: Rankin County
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date:

Position Function:

Perform serology, bacteriology, virology, and other laboratory tests on mammalian and poultry samples to obtain data for monitoring programs and accurate diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Salary Grade:  13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment of the position.

1) Perform tests on veterinary specimens pertaining to serology, bacteriology, virology and molecular diagnostics (including but not limited to ELISA, hemagglutination, gel immunodiffusion, bacterial culture, viral isolation, and PCR-based procedures) according to corresponding Standing Operating Procedures.
2) Assist with procedures, as needed, in different laboratory areas, and collaborate with other laboratory personnel.
3) Perform QA/QC duties and maintain QA/QC records required for AAVLD accreditation
4) Conduct laboratory housekeeping procedures (decontamination procedures, cleaning of glassware, and material preparation)
5) Maintain records of data and perform data analysis
6) Other job related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science degree with major course work in an appropriate field.
-or-
Two years of post-secondary training or education in a life sciences field or other field appropriate for the assignment and two years of related lab work.
-or-
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
2. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
4. Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.
5. Skill in use of laboratory instrumentation, personal computers, and related software applications.
6. Training and experience with laboratory animal usage and use of radioactive and hazardous chemicals.
7. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and laboratory safety requirements.
8. Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
9. Knowledge of the procedures and principles employed in the laboratory projects

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

1. No unusual physical requirements.
2. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
3. Frequent - Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position.
4. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands
5. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds
6. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
7. Hearing requirements: Heavy telephone contact requires ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations
8. Work is normally performed in a typical research laboratory.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply:  http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu.

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