Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - General Laboratory Support

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

5d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position is designed to support the varied needs of the Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories with the successful candidate having flexibility to work in multiple sections and willingness to accept widely varied tasks/assignments. Laboratory technical work is not guaranteed and is based on both business need and qualifications/experience level of selected applicant. Incumbent must be available for flexible work hours with some work outside normal operating hours and more than 40 hours of work required some weeks (overtime will be paid). Determination of schedule based on current section needs and weekend work may be required, based on case load and scheduling needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in microbiology, biology, environmental science or related field.
Must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain such in good standing for duration of active employment.
Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
Must safely lift and carry items that weigh up to 50lbs.
May be required to be rabies vaccinated upon hire and maintain protective titers (blood drawn on a schedule determined by CSU Occupational Health to evaluate status).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Perform paperwork management, data entry, invoicing.
Assist with receiving, accessioning, specimen routing, package delivery, and courier service.
Perform laboratory support functions such as organizing, cleaning, specimen verification, media creation, stocking and delivering testing supplies, etc.
Other duties as assigned.