Position Function:
To perform a variety of diagnostic analyses and procedures on specimens from all animal species.
Salary Grade: 14
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Area of Specialization:
Clinical Pathology
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are examples of duties and are intended as illustrations of the various duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
1. Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures on all animal species. Types of procedures include hematology, chemistry, blood gas analysis, coagulation, urinalysis, fecal analysis, bacteriology, parasitology, cytology, serology, and other laboratory procedures requiring a high degree of skill and training.
2. Prepare and test culture media, stains and reagents for isolation and identification of various microorganisms or cells.
3. Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures.
4. Maintain records of results and reagents according to quality assurance procedures.
5. Recommend equipment purchases.
6. Assist in trouble shooting and equipment maintenance.
7. Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors in Medical Technology (medical technologist) and certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
-or-
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
Instructions for Applying:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit an application at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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