Job Details

Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

The Small Animal Hospital is dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We are a part of the Vet Med Teaching Hospital (VMTH) at Texas A&M University with a team of dedicated, caring veterinary medical professionals.

The Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I (Histology), under general supervision, performs routine diagnostic histology laboratory tasks, assists in customer service, monitors computers for lab equipment and compiling data. May provide technical assistance in research projects in the area of small animal gastrointestinal function and disease.

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Tissue processors, microtomes, automated stainers, and slide scanner.

Responsibilities

Histology

• Performs basic histology duties which include processing, embedding, cutting, staining, cover-slipping and scanning slides.
• Provides technical assistance in research projects.

Paperwork & Customer Service

• Processes paperwork involving histology submissions, including generating worksheets and emails to/from clients and pathologists.

Supplies & Maintenance

• Maintains adequate supplies and reagents as needed for efficient laboratory function.
• Completes order and receipt logs to assure timely and correct arrival of orders.
• Helps maintain laboratory equipment and spaces.

Training

• Trains undergraduate student workers for sample processing assistance.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.