Diagnostic Associate I
Diagnostic Associate I
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Position Title:
Diagnostic Associate IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of general laboratory and facility maintenance including biosafety and bio-security principles practices and regulations.Experience that demonstrates knowledge of animal anatomy and veterinary medical terminology.
Work experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory or industrial biological laboratory.
Experience handling animals primarily within the livestock industry or food animal production.
Experience teaching or training others.
Job Description:
Launch Your Career in Veterinary Diagnostics
Are you eager to start a meaningful career in animal health and diagnostics Iowa State Universitys Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Necropsy Lab team as a Diagnostic Associate I. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in veterinary diagnostics providing essential support to veterinarians and researchers in understanding and preventing animal diseases.
What Youll Do
- Assist in Necropsy Procedures: Support pathologists in postmortem examinations including sample collection documentation and rabies testing.
- Manage Diagnostic Cases: Coordinate case assignments maintain detailed logs manage tissue archives and oversee private cremation coolers.
- Maintain Laboratory Facilities: Ensure cleanliness and functionality of necropsy tools equipment and facilities; manage PPE inventory and sanitization.
- Educate and Train: Assist in teaching VM4 professional students graduate students and visiting scientists on diagnostic laboratory medicine including euthanasia methods necropsy techniques and sample selection.
- Client Interaction: Communicate with clients and external labs addressing inquiries and facilitating case submissions.
Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in a state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
- Career Growth: Develop skills and knowledge that can lead to advancement in veterinary diagnostics or related fields.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to the health and safety of animals supporting Iowas $32 billion animal agriculture industry.
- Educational Environment: Work alongside experts and educators enhancing your learning and professional development.
About the Department
The VDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory engaged daily in missions of service teaching and research. The laboratory processes over 125000 submissions from veterinarians and researchers annually. The Pathology Section offers necropsy services gross examination and histopathological evaluation of tissue samples contributing to advancements in animal health diagnostics.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Example of Duties
Performs a variety of diagnostic tests within a specific specialty area.
Acts as a liaison between pathologists and laboratory personnel for research or case series submissions.
Develops validates and implements new assays for diagnostic and research purposes.
Evaluates current protocols for effectiveness of tests and uses independent judgement to determine when adjustments to procedures are necessary.
Assists in training staff and students.
Works with clients to assist diagnosticians in communicating and troubleshooting testing needs and results.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
May 21 2025Posting Close Date:
June 3 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17091Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
