Diagnostic Technician

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Texas City, United States Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Full time
Job Title
Diagnostic Technician

Agency
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Department
College Station - Serology

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Starting Rate: $17.45/hour

The Diagnostic Technician, under general supervision, will prepare and analyze samples, perform tests, and report results using various animal specimens. The incumbent will work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail, quick problem-solving, strong communication skills, excellent time management abilities, accuracy in mathematical computations, and demonstration of manual dexterity. This position is required to perform both data entry and technical tasks. This role involves the performance of routine, repetitive tasks of straightforward to moderate complexity.

Sample Check-in/Preparation/Disposal:

Participates in sample retrieval and processing by ensuring samples are prepped for testing or shipping and are of sufficient quality/quantity for testing. Reviews submission and regulatory forms for completeness and interprets test requests/client instructions. Ensures samples are properly accessioned within TVMDL's laboratory information management system (LIMS), that all requested section testing, including referral testing, is ordered, and that samples are stored, organized, and properly disposed of after the required retention period.

Testing:

Collects and prepares samples, performs assays, records, and reports results for veterinary diagnostic tests. Performs serological tests following standard procedures using pipettes, centrifuges, microplate readers, dark-phase and/or indirect fluorescent microscopes, and other scientific apparatus. Follows standard operating procedures when conducting routine laboratory test methods, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), complement fixation (CF), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), and indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Completes proficiency tests for assigned assays. Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment and other scientific apparatus, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators, water baths/heat blocks, plate washers, and pH meters. Performs all work in accordance with validated test methods, standard operating procedures (SOPS), employee training and proficiency, and equipment standards, as applicable. Prepares reagents, buffers, standards, and controls as needed. Generates appropriate forms and test documentation.

Data Entry, Interpretation, Results:

Read, compute, and record observations, results, and measurements into LIMS. Ensures documentation for all tests performed in the section meets quality assurance requirements.

Client Communication:

Communicates with clients via phone or in writing to clarify test requests, discuss basic testing details, verify sample details or patient history, provide updates on test results, answer general lab questions, and gather information regarding incomplete or discrepant regulatory forms. Ensures confidentiality of correspondence, reports, and client communications are appropriately documented. Enter case modifications as needed. Transfers calls to appropriate staff members when testing consults are required.

Quality Assurance & Safety:

Adheres and conforms to quality assurance and safety programs and procedures. Assists in identifying incidents of nonconformance and noncompliance. Actively participate in quality assurance and safety programs, cross-training, and skills development. Perform training and testing within established turnaround timesEnsure all assigned training/tests are completed by the specified due date. Responsible for safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.

SOPs, Procedures, Forms, Other Documentation:

Performs, reads, and interprets all tests in accordance with SOPs. Reviews and recommends changes or improvements to section SOPs, forms, or other documentation related to section protocols. Generates forms and test documentation and files according to SOPs.

Supplies, Stock, Inventory, Equipment:

Catalogs incoming supplies and stock inventory. Informs management when supply inventory is low. Assists in maintaining section supplies and within the warehouse. Retrieves supplies from the warehouse when items are needed in the laboratory. Assists with maintenance of quality assurance logs for laboratory equipment.

Administrative Roles:

Files, copies, and scans relevant paperwork, including worksheets, forms, accession forms, regulatory forms, quality assurance and safety documentation, equipment maintenance forms and logbooks, reagent/chemical logbooks, and labels. Assists with maintenance of the shipping log. Abide by agency and state records retention and confidentiality requirements. Fill in for transcription duties as needed.

Training and Mentorship:

Assists in cross-training other technicians as needed. Complete proficiency tests for assigned assays.

Teamwork & Cooperation:

Foster laboratory teamwork, cooperation, professional standards, and communication. Provide backup to fellow Technicians in case of absence. Work with colleagues in other testing sections and laboratories to coordinate testing for shared samples.

Other:

Work shall be performed with adherence to federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and TVMDL safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs work in such a way to avoid exposing others or oneself to hazards that are avoidable by reasonable and approved methods.

Position Details:
  • This position is required to work onsite during normal business hours M-F 8 AM to 5 PM.
  • TVMDL is located on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU). Parking permits are available from TAMU at the expense of the employee.
  • Incumbent will be required to take a pre-exposure rabies vaccination series; TVMDL will cover all costs.
  • This position may have access to equine or greyhound racing drug testing samples, records, and/or data and as such, the incumbent must have no financial interest in racehorses, racing greyhounds, or a racetrack, or any other conflict of interest within the racing industry. Furthermore, such employees shall have no investments in any racetrack nor receive any remuneration from a racetrack association, nor own or lease a racehorse or racing greyhound that is racing in the State of Texas. The incumbent may be required to consent to a background investigation through by the Texas Department of Public Safety including, but not limited to, fingerprinting of all TVMDL staff involved in drug testing for livestock and race animals.
Required:
  • High School graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
  • Ensure attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in biomedical science, Animal Science, Biology, Biomedical Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Veterinary medicine/human medicine/clinical or other laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge of basic scientific/veterinary/medical terminology.
  • Previous experience using laboratory equipment (i.e., centrifuge, pipettors, plate readers, timers, dark-phase or indirect fluorescent microscope)


All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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