University of Arkansas Looking for Program Technician Full Time

Job Type: time type
Full time

Job Number: job requisition
id
R0013505

Location: Fayetteville
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Type of
Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:

No

Job
Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

Yes
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and
Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas
Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the
Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System
Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace
culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary
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Department:
VDL | Vet Diagnostic Lab

Department’s Website:

https://aaes.uada.edu/technical-services/veterinary-diagnostic-lab/

Summary of Job
Duties:
The Program Technician will perform animal diagnostic testing in the UADA Leland Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory. Responsibilities include performing serology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostic testing on veterinary client specimens and
regulatory disease surveillance samples, as well as performing routine laboratory maintenance and client services. The Program Technician
will be required to participate in laboratory quality management and safety programs, ensuring compliance, documentation, review, and
improvement of the processes and procedures to provide the highest level of client services and quality laboratory results. Specific duties
include:
* Serology work including the preparation of blood samples and reagents for testing and performing testing utilizing
enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), hemagglutination-inhibition (HI), and serum agglutination
methodologies.
* Microbiology work including isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungal organisms, and
performing NPIP Salmonella assays, antimicrobial sensitivity, and rapid chromatography immunoassay testing.
* Molecular work including
nucleic acid extraction and real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR) testing.
* Quality assurance procedures including performing
and documenting appropriate quality control verification for all tests performed, maintaining records on all testing procedures, and
completing official testing forms and reports.
* Administrative and client service activities including sample receiving, case
accessioning, data entry, quality control record management, client communication, reporting of test results, client invoicing, and
additional operational and administrative support services.
* Routine laboratory duties including reagent and media preparation,
inventory and restocking of supplies, and cleaning and disinfecting of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.
* Assist in other areas
of the laboratory as needed including animal necropsy, clerical tasks, building and equipment maintenance, etc.
* Perform other
miscellaneous procedures which may require moderate lifting and handling of potential disease-causing
agents.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of
study.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of study plus 2 years’ experience or Master’s
Degree in a scientific field plus 1 year experience.  Areas of desirable experience include serology and microbiology testing procedures and
molecular PCR techniques.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform laboratory testing, including serology,
  microbiology, and molecular procedures on clinical specimens.
• Basic knowledge of serology, microbiology, and/or molecular PCR
  diagnostic testing.  More advanced knowledge preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills, as frequent use of ELISA and PCR testing
  software, excel spread sheets, Workday accounting software, and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software is required. 
• Proficiency with productivity software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required, with more advanced skills
  preferred.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, as well as ability to closely interact
  with other laboratory staff in completion of lab duties.

Additional Information:

Salary
Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of
Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional
Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr.
Randy Moore
Director, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
[email protected]

All application
materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed
recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
The
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being
considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required
checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not
disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in
a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program
participation.  The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such
practices are basic to human dignity.  As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other
legally protected status.  Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.  All
applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical
Activity:
Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion,
Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Pulling, Sharps
Occasional
Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Pushing

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes