S05121P

Accessions Laboratory Paraprofessional

Vet Med Athens Diagnostic Laboratory

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community.

vet.uga.edu/dlab

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

8:00am – 5:00pm M-F, occasional Saturdays

Negotiable

08/17/2020

Yes

09/14/2020

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

Administrative

1.00

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

RVT (registered veterinary technician) or equivalent experience or Bachelors of Science with prior experience in a medical office, veterinary hospital, diagnostic laboratory, or research laboratory preferred.

This position will receive and accession diagnostic biological specimens submitted to the Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory as per SOP’s. They will efficiently identify, classify, separate, label, and distribute different sample types suitable for a variety of veterinary diagnostic tests while maintaining sample integrity and following biosafety procedures. They will perform data entry consistent with sample submissions. They will professionally communicate about appropriate sample collection, sample shipping, and diagnostic tests with internal and external customers providing information and assist in problem resolution. They will prepare and coordinate the safe packaging and distribution of biological samples, while maintaining sample viability, to external and internal organizations, including deliver and collection of samples from multiple UGA sites.

Knowledge of proper handling techniques for diagnostic specimen. Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and Acrobat are also required. Make simple mathematical calculations and tabulations rapidly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. This position requires a highly organized person that can multitask and effectively interact with various personalities in the laboratory and in the general public. Resourcefulness, creativity analytical skills are highly desirable. Communicate verbally in a friendly and non-confrontational manner. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

1. The successful applicant should have excellent manual dexterity
2. Lift with assistance up to 50 Lbs, and unassisted up to 30 pounds.
3. See details and colors to correctly interpret laboratory results.
4. Typical laboratory environment including exposure to chemicals and odors.
5. May need to stand for extended periods of time.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Efficiently processes, validates, accessions, and distributes different veterinary biological diagnostic specimens for testing to laboratory sections, consistent with standard operating procedures, while maintaining sample integrity and following biosafety procedures.

75

Respectfully and expeditiously communicate about diagnostic biological samples and diagnostic tests, including problem resolution, with internal and external customers

10

Prepare and coordinate the safe packaging and distribution of biological laboratory samples to external organizations as per SOPs

8

Safely transport diagnostic biological specimens including but not limited to EDTA whole blood, heparinized blood, serum, formalin-fixed tissues, fresh tissue, slides, swabs, and urine to and from the Veterinary Medical Center

7