Technician I

Job Title

Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today’s discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The Veterinary Technician I, under the supervision of a professional staff member or veterinary technician II or higher, assists in the treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, provides assistance to the professional staff, may assist in instructing veterinary students in proper clinical technique for supporting primary care; helps to maintain a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:

• One year in scientific research, clinical, operational, or experimental work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general functions of the laboratory: Sets up sample submissions to appropriate protocol for request, records sample submissions, and assigns a lab number. Performs bacterial identification and susceptibility testing, PCR, and DNA extraction. Performs immunologic assays on submitted patient samples. Communicates test results to clinician or student.

• Monitors and Records Data: Enters hospital fees into the hospital computer information system. Maintains accurate medical records. Enters test results into the hospital computer information system.

• Facilitates faculty instruction of Prof. Curriculum: Assists Microbiologist with teaching duties.

• Maintains Laboratory within VMTH: Orders supplies for the lab. Performs general laboratory maintenance.

• Laboratory Equipment: Helps maintain and operate laboratory equipment.

• Back-up duties: Provides back-up support for other technicians in Clinical Microbiology laboratory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.