Diagnostic Technician - Bacteriology

Responsibilities

• Sample Prep, Sample Cataloging:
• Testing:
• Prepares reagents, buffers, standards, controls, and microbial culture media as needed. Completes proficiency tests and verifies ongoing competency for assigned assays.
• Data Entry, Interpretation, Results:
• Client Communication:
• Communicates with clients via phone or writing to clarify test requests, discuss basic testing capabilities, and verify sample details or patient history. Ensures confidentiality of correspondence and reports.
• Quality Assurance & Safety:
• SOPs, Procedures, Forms, Other Documentation:
• Reads, interprets, and performs all tests in a

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Additional Information

Job Title Diagnostic Technician - Bacteriology Agency Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Department College Station - Bacteriology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is a vital member of the Texas A&M University System and one of four agencies within Texas A&M AgriLife. As Texas' only state agency exclusively dedicated to diagnostic testing for animal and public health, TVMDL has served the state for more than fifty years. With two full-service labs in College Station and Canyon and specialized poultry labs in Center and Gonzales, TVMDL completes more than one million tests annually for clients in Texas, across the U.S., and around the world. TVMDL's mission is to promote animal and public health through excellence in veterinary diagnostic services. Routine diagnostics, disease surveillance, and specialty services support a wide variety of animal species and industries, helping protect Texas' agriculture and economy from disease outbreaks. TVMDL's clients include veterinarians, animal owners, livestock producers, government agencies, zoos, and researchers-serving over 6,000 clients each year and providing timely, accurate, and reliable results through state-of-the-art laboratory testing. Committed to innovation and service, TVMDL is recognized nationally for its membership in the USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and FDA's Vet-LIRN. The laboratory's impact reaches far beyond Texas: while 81% of its caseload serves Texas, TVMDL provides diagnostic solutions to all 50 states and an average of 22 countries each year. TVMDL's vision is to be the global leader in veterinary diagnostics, continually expanding services to protect the health of all animals. Position Information Job Description Summary The Diagnostic Technician, under general supervision, in the Bacteriology section of the College Station Laboratory prepares and tests blood, urine, feces, tissue, and bacterial isolates for diagnostic purposes. Techniques include bacterial and fungal cultures, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and mass spectrometry microbial identification. This role requires the performance of routine, repetitive tasks of straightforward to moderate complexity and the ability to troubleshoot routine procedures with considerable supervision. The Bacteriology Section is a high-volume laboratory that conducts hundreds of tests daily on animal samples submitted by veterinarians and animal owners. Timeliness, accuracy, and the ability to remain focused in a high-volume work environment are vital in this position, as well as a service mindset and strong work ethic.

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