Laboratory Technologist
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 10
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 10046059
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Administrative Professionals- AP, Health Care Support, Veterinary/Animal Care, Union
Position Summary
Performs a wide variety of lab tests on specimens using automated and manual methods; performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of complex lab equipment and calibrates instruments in order to ensure reliable results; evaluates laboratory results for discrepancies in order to ensure proper reporting; evaluates new techniques, instruments and procedures in order to determine the usefulness and practicality for use in the laboratory; takes inventory of supplies in order to facilitate ordering; interacts with other laboratory personnel to ensure quality and consistency of results reported; rapidly and accurately enters test orders and results into a LIM system; communicates procedures and test results to laboratory staff and clients (veterinarians) in an accurate and professional manner; stores, organizes, and disposes of laboratory specimens; and interacts with other laboratory personnel regarding sharing of specimens, workload volume, and clarifying orders.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in a related science field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a high volume diagnostic laboratory techniques; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired QualificationsLaboratory Information Systems (LIS) or database system experience; experience in a high volume diagnostic laboratory, excellent verbal and written communication skills; and certification as a Medical Technologist or eligible as MT(ASCP) or CLS (NCA).
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsResume/CV, cover letter, 3 professional references
Work HoursWorking hours are Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., but may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
Summary of Physical Demandslifting, pulling, pushing, bending
Summary of Health Risksexposure to unfixed animal tissue
Bidding eligibility ends on 11/17/2020 at 11:55 PMAdvertised: Nov 11, 2020 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Dec 7, 2020 Eastern Standard Time
Organization
Working at Michigan State University
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The nation’s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.
Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world—on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we’re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.
In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
Top Distinctions
U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU
- 29th among the nation’s public universities
- First in the nation for 19 years for graduate programs in elementary and secondary education
- First in the nation for graduate programs in nuclear physics and industrial and organizational psychology
- First in the nation for undergraduate program in supply chain
Recognized for 11 consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in its annual Academic Ranking of World Universities
Ranks 46th among public universities for in-state students in Kiplinger’s 2013 edition of Best Values in Public Colleges
Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement
Member of the prestigious 62-member Association of American Universities
Only university in the country with on-campus medical schools graduating allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) physicians, and veterinarians (DVMs)
Among the largest single-campus residence hall system in the country with 27 halls in five neighborhoods and two apartment villages.
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