Laboratory and Central Supply Support

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

This position receives and delivers medical supplies, equipment, instruments, and freight for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH), supporting instruction of professional and paraprofessional veterinary medical students. The role also provides service and care to the public and to the professional research environment involved in animal care and treatment.

The position handles surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization, helps staff, students, and faculty obtain consumable supplies, and receives and distributes incoming freight. It also fills online stock requests, maintains Central Supply inventory, operates sterilizers, and sorts and folds reusable laundry items used for sterilization. This is an essential-services position requiring the employee to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services that ensure health, safety, and welfare. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of full-time experience that includes warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of inventory control methods.
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in positive teamwork in a diverse work group.
• Reliability.
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and computer programs.
• Willingness and ability to stand and walk most of the day.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to obtain forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, clean, and reassemble surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization.
• Assist staff, students, and faculty in retrieving consumable supplies from Central Supply and charge clients or departments appropriately.
• Receive incoming freight from outside delivery companies and campus, and distribute it to the appropriate departments or individuals.
• Fill online stock lists and deliver items directly to departments.
• Stock items in Central Supply’s inventory room and note shortages for purchasing.
• Load and unload high- and low-heat sterilizers and place finished items on the correct department shelves in Central Supply.
• Sort and fold reusable wraps and towels used for sterilization.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance; it refers applicants to separate resources for specific benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED