Position Function:
Responsible for performing mammalian serology, virology, and chronic wasting disease testing. This position collaborates with internal lab personnel as part of a team.
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:
1. Perform tissue trimming in preparation for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing.
2. Perform CWD ELISA testing from deer tissues
3. Perform CWD detection by RT-QuIC from tissues and environmental samples
4. Perform serological tests including ELISA, serum-neutralization, and indirect fluorescent antibody techniques for different mammalian species
5. Perform virological testing and related cell culture procedures
6. Perform annual inter- and intralaboratory proficiency tests as required to certify proficiency for anaplasma, Jonhe’s disease, bovine leukemia, bluetongue, chronic wasting disease, and other animal testing.
7. Assisting with procedures, as needed, in different laboratory areas, and collaborating with other laboratory personnel.
8. Performing QA/QC duties and maintaining QA/QC records required for AAVLD accreditation.
9. Conducting laboratory housekeeping procedures (including but not limited to decontamination procedures, cleaning of glassware, and material preparation)
10. Maintaining records of data and performing data analysis.
11. All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor 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:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of veterinary doctors, staff, and students
• Skill in the use of computers and working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/laboratory work environment.
* Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
* Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* No or very limited physical effort required.
* Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
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.
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