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The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to inclusively educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists from diverse backgrounds, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). It provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center. The laboratory handles more than 200,000 specimens a year and serves Missouri’s 114 counties and surrounding states by performing over 170,000 diagnostic tests annually.  The VMDL also conducts fundamental and applied research to address animal health and public health issues.  

The Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (VMDL) is seeking to hire a Clinical Lab Specialist I.

Representative Duties Include:  

  • Follow laboratory standard operating procedures ( SOPs) and comply with quality assurance policies.
  • Interact with coworkers and clients in a professional manner.  
  • Responsible for assisting the pathologists and managing avian caseload.
  • Assists the pathologists & veterinary students with collecting tissues on necropsies and recording data. Trims avian fixed tissue biopsies and necropsies for slide preparation. This requires knowledge of various organ systems and the ability to identify specific tissues from each organ system. 
  • Conducts serologic tests, which may include various ELISAs, plate agglutination tests, HI tests, and AGID tests. Performs proficiency tests for NPIP and NAHLN as needed. 
  • Speaks with avian and poultry clients in person and on the phone to obtain clinical histories and other necessary information. 
  • Maintains reagents and supplies in adequate quantities to provide for continuous service in the avian laboratory. 
  • Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing avian necropsy and laboratory areas.  
  • Maintains records on quality control, chemical inventories, unwanted materials, and biohazardous materials in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Health and Safety office at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

SHIFT

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasionally staying after 5:00 p.m. is required to service client needs. 40 hours per week (FTE 1.0).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree with emphasis in an appropriate area of science, such as animal science, biology, or microbiology.

Experience working in a laboratory setting is necessary.

Relevant experience is preferred.  A willingness to learn and adapt to varied daily responsibilities is appreciated.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE

Salary Range $21.50 - $26.11 per hour, salary commensurate with education and experience

Grade: GGS-007

University Title: Research Specialist I

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Online application, resume and list of three references.

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. 

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.