The University of Connecticut College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science is seeking applicants for the position of Technical Assistant 1, UCP 4 for the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL). Under the direction of the CVMDL Business Services Supervisor, the successful candidate will have duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to:

Primary responsibility for receiving, logging, and accessioning of veterinary medical diagnostic specimens in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMs) to assign accession numbers to specimens as an internal tracking number and enter patient information and client demographics. Label and store specimens according to established protocol prior to release to testing section. Communicate any information pertaining to the sample testing and sample integrity. Prepare veterinary medical diagnostic samples for shipment to referral laboratories for specialty testing following IATA and DOT regulations. Respond to client inquiries regarding pricing, specimen type, results/reporting. Manage tissue trim room for tissue processing specimen flow, records, and disposal of biological and chemical wastes and assist with maintenance of the inventory of equipment and supplies. Assist with office responsibilities for clientele inquiries, maintain inventory of office supplies for accessioning laboratory and answering multi-line phone system. Send preliminary and final diagnostic reports via mail, e-mail, and FAX. Assist with the generation of monthly activity reporting for case submissions and surveillance programs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in specialty appropriate to department to be served with experience working in a laboratory setting.
2. Demonstrated experience working in a medical, biomedical or veterinary medical laboratory.
3. Physical ability to lift at least 40 pounds without assistance.
4. Demonstrated experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
5. Excellent oral and written skills.
6. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and proactive skill.
7. Meticulous attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with records management, a quality control environment and office support activities.
2. Experience working in a postmortem facility.
3. Demonstrated ability to work within short deadlines and to work effectively with fellow employees.
4. Familiarity with medical terminology.
5. Experience working with farm, laboratory, zoo, aquatic, or companion animals.
6. Experience working with medical specimens.
7. Experience/interest in working with students.
8. Supervisory experience.

Appointment Terms

This is a full time position subject to renewal on an annual basis. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary and focus of position will be commensurate with the successful candidate's background and experience.

To Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the UConn Jobs page ( http://www.jobs.uconn.edu ). Please include a cover letter describing your interests in the position, a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2017305)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 PM eastern on January 27, 2017.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


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