Specimen Processing Technician

Title:

510P-YN – Specimen Processing Technician

Business Title:

Specimen Processing Technician

Additional Titles:

Location:

Washington State University

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service – OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under direct supervision, performs semi-technical duties in the Sample Receiving section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL). Duties include evaluating case submissions, entering data and test requests into the laboratory information system database (VADDS), pre-analytical processing of submitted specimens, and delivery of specimens to off campus.  Additionally this position includes processing of medical waste for disposal, and shipping samples to other laboratories as a certified shipper. Familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques is essential.  Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required. Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of college-level science in an applicable field OR high school graduation or GED Certification AND one year of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory OR equivalent education/experience.

• Physical eligibility required for working in a BioSafety Lab-2 (BSL-2) environment. See the following link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/training/QuickLearns/biosafety/ 

• Ability to rotate working Saturdays and holidays as scheduled.

• Must have, or able to obtain by date of hire, a valid driver’s license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using VADDS or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system 

• Experience handling biological specimens.

• Strong data entry skills, demonstrating speed and accuracy.

• Experience in a medical, healthcare, and/or veterinary laboratory setting.

• Experience providing effective customer service.

• Experience/Familiarity with Hand-Off Communication Standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond constructively to stressful situations and problems. 

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name: WADDL
City, State, Zip: Pullman WA 99164
Department Link:

waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Range 37, $3,204 – $3,915–Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by November 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Required Documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .