Accession and Laboratory Technician

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Experience managing data within a Lab Information Management System ( LIMS), Poultry experience, 2+ years lab experience; Bachelor of Science. Excellent communication skills are imperative.

This individual will serve as the data management specialist and a laboratory technical professional for the PDRC Diagnostic Lab. The position provides data management support, both clerical and scientific, to the diagnostic lab staff, PDRC personnel, and poultry industry. This individual will also be expected to perform laboratory technical professional duties: accession samples brought in by poultry clientele; perform maintenance on all automated equipment; contribute to the overall productivity of the lab personnel by managing serological/general lab supply inventory, reviewing cases, and maintaining files.

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