Data Entry, Interpretation, Results: Reads, computes, and records observations, results, and measurements into LIMS. Ensures documentation for all tests performed in the section meets quality assurance requirements.
Client Communication: Communicates with clients requesting basic testing details and capabilities. Contacts clients for clarification of tests requested or to obtain additional information about the samples submitted to necropsy.
Quality Assurance & Safety: Adheres and conforms to quality assurance and safety programs and procedures. Assists in identifying incidents of nonconformance and noncompliance. Actively participates in quality assurance and safety programs.
SOPs, Procedures, Forms, Other Documentation: Reviews quality assurance documents to ensure clarity of instructions for entry level Technicians.
Research, Reference Materials, Development: Assists in general research, cataloging reference materials, and researching new test methods.
Administrative Roles: Files, copies, and scans relevant paperwork, including worksheets, forms, accession forms, regulatory forms, quality assurance and safety documentation, equipment maintenance forms, and logbooks.
Teamwork & Cooperation : Fosters laboratory teamwork, cooperation, professional standards, and communications. Participates in cross-training with fellow Technicians in sections throughout the laboratory.
Additional Position Details :
This position is required to work onsite during normal business hours M-F 8 am to 5 pm and participate in flex scheduling by working occasional weekends.
Incumbent will be required to take a pre-exposure rabies vaccination s
Benefits
Vision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Job Title
Diagnostic Technician - Necropsy
Agency
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Department
College Station - Necropsy
Proposed Minimum Salary
$21.63 hourly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Diagnostic Technician, under general supervision, assists with necropsy procedures, collects and prepares samples, performs assays, and records and reports results for various diagnostic specimens. This work involves performing general duties necessary to assist the duty pathologist, including dissection of animal carcasses, brain removal, spinal cord removal, procurement of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and rabies samples; performing routine maintenance, calibration, and clean-up of equipment, floor, tools, autoclave, refrigerated spaces and tables in the necropsy floor; and sterilizing biohazard waste as necessary and properly dispose of waste following established safety guidelines. This role requires the performance of routine, repetitive tasks of straightforward to moderate complexity with considerable technical supervision and the ability to troubleshoot routine procedures with supervision.
Tamus · College Station, TX