TES Tech, Central Receiving Services

2 days ago


Auburn, United States Auburn Full time
Position Details Position Information Requisition Number TES2433P Home Org Name Pathobiology Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title TES Tech, Central Receiving Services Estimated Hours Per Week 25 Anticipated Length of Assignment 9 months Job Summary We are seeking temporary employees as TES Central Receiving Services Tech to support our Central Receiving Services team. The Central Receiving Services team works to provide efficient workflow to eliminate accessioning, paper work, and package retrieval from laboratory personnel. Central Receiving technicians will receive and organize all external and internal specimens, receive and document incoming packages from outside vendors, and will distribute to the designated laboratories.

The individual selected for this position must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

  • Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  • Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  • Assistance with special projects
  • Seasonal work
  • Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for receiving all shipments for research and diagnostics labs for the Department of Pathobiology. Full understanding of regulatory compliance, adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidance and Internal SOPs, cooperation with Risk Management and Safety (RMS) and research and diagnostic lab directors and staff. Observe and comply with all RMS policies and procedures for safe handling of blood, serum, and animal tissues and select chemicals.
  • Ensures all diagnostic packages are opened, handled, and stored in accordance with Biological Substance Category A and B guidelines. Inspects packages to ensure integrity of package contents and diagnostic samples.
  • Log package receipt (time/day), shipping conditions (wet or dry ice, room temperature, etc.), package contents (blood, serum, fresh or fixed tissue, slides, etc.), sample integrity, and note any submission discrepancies. Ensures completed submission paperwork accompanies each sample. Determines storage and transport requirements for each sample and ensures samples are handled appropriately to maintain integrity.
  • Creates accessions for each diagnostic sample through the VetView Veterinary Hospital and Laboratory Management System. Assigns each sample to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory and enters codes for each requested diagnostic assay. Enters patient history and clinical observations for each submission. Ensures all required information has been provided by the submitting clinic and liaises with clinics to gather needed information.
  • Responsible for operating company vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver's license and driving record for the safe and timely transportation of specimens, supplies, reports, equipment, and materials to the appropriate destination while protecting critical health information. Coordinates with laboratory staff to deliver samples and packages to diagnostic and research labs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma plus 2 years of experience in lab processes, terminology, and information management system.
  • Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications Posting Detail Information Salary Range $15.00-$17.00/hour Work Hours 11:00 am - 3:30 pm some weekends and holidays City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 07/17/2024 Closing Date EEO Statement Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46824 RequiredPreferredJob Industries
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