Laboratory Technician II - WSVL

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician II contributes to workflow and functionality in veterinary diagnostic testing for the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory’s Virology and associated sections. The position has developing skills and testing responsibilities based on training level, and requires demonstrated proficiency and competency. Additional work may include guiding student employees and junior technicians, limited client communication, supporting fiscal management, and developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).

This is an essential position. Employees may be required to work during emergency or winter closures depending on their duties and the reason for the closure. The position is on campus and supports campus customers; the successful candidate must be available to perform essential job functions on campus. The work location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. Working conditions include potential exposure to hazards in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of work-related experience.
• Ability to initiate shipping of samples and other hazardous materials; training will be provided.
• Rabies vaccination and/or rabies titer testing; this will be provided.
• Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for current and previous positions when providing work history.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization or visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be available to work on campus and perform essential job functions there.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience with diagnostic testing and client communication in a diagnostic laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the virology and associated laboratories.
• Manage multiple tasks, handle occasional deviations in sample quality, and cross-train in other laboratory sections.
• Identify documentation and quality-control issues.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Technician I employees and students, including serving as a buddy trainer for SOPs.
• Track and record inventory, alert the lead when reagents or supplies are low, and provide input on supply quality.
• Operate and maintain sensitive laboratory equipment.
• Resolve routine instrument errors and identify sample discrepancies.
• Contact clinics for missing information.
• Arrange send-out testing when necessary.
• Provide basic test-status updates and respond to sample-submission inquiries based on the fee schedule.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety requirements.
• Perform and maintain proficiency testing.
• Participate in developing new diagnostic methods and tests.
• Serve as backup for other WSVL laboratory sections.
• Assist with hiring undergraduate student employees.
• Participate in marketing and outreach events.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions, with the State contributing over 15% of gross salary and total contributions exceeding 19% when combined with the mandatory employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level