Dr Carnaccini's research and development laboratory in the Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine(VDPAM) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join her laboratory team, focusing on virology, molecular biology, and, to a lesser extent, in vivo experiments. This role involves performing routine laboratory assays, managing laboratory operations, and ensuring compliance with certifications and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will also assist in training staff, overseeing laboratory logistics, and maintaining an organized and efficient research environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Performs simple and repetitive tests on experimental materials or animals to process environmental samples or biological specimens, such as adding chemicals and recording color changes, counting blood cells under a microscope, and recording food intake of animals.
Prepares simple chemical solutions for media, reagents, and drugs according to established instructions or procedures.
Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance in a small laboratory area and for laboratory equipment therein.
Receives and properly distributes, incoming mail, freight, laboratory supplies, biological specimens, or environmental samples, and directs and performs the packing and mailing of outgoing freight, specimens, and reports.
Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment according to set standards.
May assist in building more complex equipment.
Maintains supplies and equipment for small laboratory area and reports of lacking stocks.
Assists with this function in large laboratory areas.
Performs data entry to label and process laboratory specimens.
Responds to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
Investigates and resolves minor laboratory questions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of care and use of laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.
Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
Ability to use proper bending and lifting techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.
Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.
Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.
Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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