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Posted Job TitleInfectious Disease Testing SpecialistJob Profile TitleResearch Specialist AJob Description SummaryThe Clinical Infectious Disease Lab at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital requires a full-time laboratorian, with basic laboratory experience to perform routine bacterial and fungal culture, microbial identification, parasitology testing, antibiotic susceptibility testing, molecular testing/PCR and serology assays. May be required to work holidays and weekends.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Perform infectious disease and molecular testing. Microorganism identification using automated biochemical identification systems: specifically, the Vitek 2 and Sensititre ARIS systems. Perform serology, PCR and parasitology testing
Receive and accession specimens and input lab results into the Orchard Harvest Laboratory Information System. Transmit results to the hospital EMR and external clients. Prepare specimens for submission to external reference laboratories.
Maintain laboratory equipment and records, autoclave duties
Answer the telephone to provide information and explain test results to internal and external clients. In person communication skills to communicate with hospital clinical staff and students.
Routine laboratory maintenance and quality assurance/quality control. Reagent and media preparation.
Onboard and validate new molecular and serologic assays for implementation in the laboratory.
Perform additional duties as assigned including contributing to laboratory research program based on funding levels
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Veterinary MedicinePay Range$36,368.00 – $47,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
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