Specimen Receiving Technician

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Job Summary:

The Specimen Receiving Technician receives, processes, accessions, assigns, enters, and distributes specimens to uphold quality assurance and control to maintain smooth workflow of the laboratory. This includes daily transports of specimens across different areas of campus.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 5% Develops and updates preparation methods and policies to ensure quality control, quality assurance, and to maintain Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)

• 5% Collects, prepares, and updates specimen records in various mediums to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures

• 15% Provides general support to other units within the Animal Services Division as needed

• 10% Prepares specimens for scientific examination and analysis

• 60% Performs specimen preparation, intake, screening, and/or receiving/warehousing while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• 5% Schedules logistics and secures resources for laboratory supplies, and maintains and organizes inventory

Department:

UWMSN | OVCR | WNPRC Scientific Protocol Implementation (SPI)

Compensation:

Starting hourly rate of $21.00

Required Qualifications:

Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards Required. This position requires regular driving to deliver specimens across campus locations.

The successful candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and well-developed organizational skills characterized by careful attention to detail. Additionally, well-qualified candidates should have the knowledge, or ability to learn how, to safely handle biohazardous materials, how to properly clean and disinfect Biosafety Level 2 areas, and how to utilize commonly used computer programs (MS Word, Excel, etc.) at an intermediate level.

Education:

High School Diploma

How to Apply:

We are keen to learn more about how your experience, values and career goals may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Applicants will also be asked to provide 3 professional references, including phone and email addresses. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

Contact Information:

[email protected] or (608)263-9183

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