Clerk III
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Posted on:
14-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Clerk IIIJob Group:
MeritRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of related clerical office experience related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a lab research or medical office.Experience working with animal or human specimens.
Coursework related to lab work or related field.
Job Description:
Are you detail-oriented dependable and looking for a role that makes a real impact in veterinary diagnostics TheVeterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL)at Iowa State University is seeking aClerk IIIto support its Receiving/Sample Processing section. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a nationally accredited lab that processes over127000 submissionsand conductsmore than 1.7 million tests annually.
What Youll Do:
- Receive and prepare animal specimens (e.g. tissues blood serum oral fluids feces urine) for diagnostic testing.
- Accurately enter client and specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Perform clerical tasks requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.
- Operate computers terminals and standard office equipment.
- Interface with lab technicians veterinarians and other diagnostic staff to ensure smooth sample flow and data accuracy.
Job Details:
- Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Location:On-site at Iowa State University Ames IA
- Employment Type:Full-Time Merit Position
About the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory:
The ISU VDL is afull-service nationally accredited diagnostic laboratorythat plays a critical role in animal health public safety and veterinary education. As part of the College of Veterinary Medicine the lab supports missions ofservice teaching and research. Our team is committed to excellence collaboration and innovation in veterinary diagnostics.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.
Knowledge of institutional and unit policies processes and forms.
Knowledge of proper format grammar spelling punctuation and capitalization.
Skill in utilizing computer software packages and online systems.
Skill in operating office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff students and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
Ability to gather evaluate and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
08Application 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
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Original Posting Date:
September 12 2025Posting Close Date:
September 25 2025Job Requisition Number:
R17773
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About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
