Diagnostic Associate I Serology

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Start your laboratory career in a nationally recognized diagnostic facility that processes more than 1.7 million tests each year to support veterinarians livestock producers and animal owners. The Serology Section at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory performs more than 550000 antibody assays annually providing essential information that helps monitor herd and flock health qualify animals for international movement and support disease investigations for both livestock and companion animals

As a Diagnostic Associate I you will receive handson training in core serologic assays including ELISA and AGID while working alongside experienced technologists and faculty. The Serology team also contributes to research and the validation of new diagnostic methods giving you opportunities to learn innovative approaches while supporting realworld animal health decisions.

In this role you will work with a team of technologists faculty and support staff who help keep the Serology Section running smoothly. You will also interact with other areas of the VDL as samples move through different parts of the lab.

Main Responsibilities:
Run serologic tests serving as the primary technician for two ELISA assays and a backup for four others. You will help report and release results based on each tests schedule and turnaround timeframe.
Contribute to quality control by reviewing QC data watching for unusual results and helping decide when retesting or confirmatory testing is needed.
Accession and prepare samples for testing make sure they meet submission requirements and distribute them to the correct testing areas. You will also help with longterm sample storage.
Help keep the lab operating smoothly by maintaining supplies assisting with equipment care and completing dish room tasks such as washing glassware and autoclaving.
Work collaboratively with serology colleagues faculty experts sample receiving staff and other VDL sections that support the labs large statewide diagnostic workload.

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Hours: Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM

Location: Ames Iowa within the Serology Section of the VDL

About the Department:

The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an AAVLDaccredited fullservice laboratory that supports animal and public health across the United States. The VDL handles more than 127000 cases and 1.7 million tests each year offering diagnostics in serology virology bacteriology parasitology toxicology histopathology and molecular testing.

The Serology Section alone performs more than 550000 antibody assays annually supporting herd monitoring export certification veterinary casework and teaching. The team collaborates with other institutions validates new assays and continually refines sample handling and testing approaches to support accurate reliable diagnostics.

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.

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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

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

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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.

Why Choose ISU

Iowa 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

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