Clerk III

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and looking for a role that makes a real impact in veterinary diagnostics? The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) at Iowa State University is seeking a Clerk III to support its Receiving/Sample Processing section. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a nationally accredited lab that processes over 127,000 submissions and conducts more than 1.7 million tests annually. What You'll Do: Receive and prepare animal specimens (e.g., tissues, blood, serum, oral fluids, feces, urine) for diagnostic testing. Accurately enter client and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Perform clerical tasks requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas. Operate computers, terminals, and standard office equipment. Interface with lab technicians, veterinarians, and other diagnostic staff to ensure smooth sample flow and data accuracy. About the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: The ISU VDL is a full-service, nationally accredited diagnostic laboratory that plays a critical role in animal health, public safety, and veterinary education. As part of the College of Veterinary Medicine, the lab supports missions of service, teaching, and research. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in veterinary diagnostics.

Requirements

Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.
Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.
Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes and forms.
Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization.
Skill in utilizing computer software packages and online systems.
Skill in operating office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
Ability to gather, evaluate, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a lab, research, or medical office.
Experience working with animal or human specimens.
Coursework related to lab work or related field.

Responsibilities

Receive and prepare animal specimens (e.g., tissues, blood, serum, oral fluids, feces, urine) for diagnostic testing.
Accurately enter client and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Perform clerical tasks requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.
Operate computers, terminals, and standard office equipment.
Interface with lab technicians, veterinarians, and other diagnostic staff to ensure smooth sample flow and data accuracy.

Benefits

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.