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Wildlife Accessioning Technician

3 months ago


Kennett Square, United States University of Pennsylvania Full time

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Wildlife Accessioning Technician

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The Wildlife Accessioning Technician will be responsible for receiving and accessioning animals and associated specimens submitted to the Wildlife Futures Program (WFP) for surveillance, research, diagnostics, and biobanking under the supervision of the Wildlife Operations Manager. Submitted samples typically include blood, swabs, organs, feces, and dead animal carcasses. Periodic communications with submitters may be needed to obtain case histories and address submission discrepancies.

Typical tasks include opening packages, sorting, and dividing specimens, completing and checking submission forms, accessioning samples, and organizing specimens according to tests requested. Particular attention to details is important. Animals and specimens are logged into a laboratory information system (LIMS) and associated Penn Vet and Pennsylvania Game Commission databases (WHIN, eLabs, PGC accessions), then delivered or shipped to the laboratory sections or referral laboratories performing testing, and/or filed for storage into the WFP biobank. This technician will assist with biobank database and sample management. In addition, the technician will enter PADLS LIMS generated results into WHIN and work with the Wildlife Pathologist to determine general diagnostic results. The position also includes maintaining the receiving area by disinfecting after contact with samples, removing biohazard waste and organizing materials for accessioning and shipping samples.

Some duties will be related to the diagnostic laboratory’s quality system that may include document management, report generation, and forms maintenance in compliance with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians’ (AAVLD) Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation and other applicable requirements.

**Job Description**:
Job Responsibilities- Receive and accession animals and associated specimens submitted to the Wildlife Futures Program (WFP), including blood, swabs, organs, feces, and animal carcasses into LIMS and associated databases and spreadsheets. (WHIN, eLabs, PGC accession spreadsheet), and ensuring proper labeling and storage for all samples. This includes accurately transcribing case histories into associated databases.- Organize and divide specimens for the purpose of delivering them to the laboratory section(s) to perform the requested testing, shipping them to outside referral laboratories, collaborators, or organizing them into the WFP biobank. Will work collaboratively with sample resource manager on biobanking.- Adding reports to WHIN from PADLS generated LIMS accessions. Work with wildlife pathologist and their prosector to ascertain general diagnosis for necropsy cases as needed.- Maintain sample receiving area and supplies. Includes disinfecting the area, biohazard removal, organization, and storage and organization of shipping materials.- Communicate with submitters to obtain case histories and address submission discrepancies as needed.- Other administrative duties such as keeping CWD specimen test counts, receiving, and distributing mail, and updating and training on quality related documents.- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position is located at New Bolton Center. No public transportation available.

Position is contingent upon grant funding.

**Qualifications**:
Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$36,368.00 - $52,125