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Posting DetailsPosting Number: S12621P
Working Title: Accession and Necropsy Manager
Department: VetMed-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday; some weekends and holidays may be required
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting Date: 09/05/2024
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 11/01/2024
Position InformationClassification Title: Laboratory Professional AD
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 100
Minimum QualificationsRequires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in managing data within a Lab Information Management System (LIMS), Poultry experience, 2+ years lab experience; Bachelor of Science. Excellent communication skills are imperative.
Position SummaryThis position is based in the diagnostic lab at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC). The main responsibilities will be to manage accession and necropsy floor activities as well as to assist the clinical veterinarian on duty with necropsy procedures. This individual will also be expected to occasionally perform laboratory technical professional duties: perform preventative maintenance on automated equipment; contribute to the overall productivity of the lab personnel by managing serological/general lab supply inventory, reviewing cases, and maintaining files. Customer service and client interaction are an important aspect overlapping all of these duties.
Duties/ResponsibilitiesManage Necropsy floor activities, including scheduling of access for educational or technical sessions, cleaning, disinfection and adherence to as well as continuous improvement of biosafety protocols.Assists the clinical veterinary team in conducting necropsy examination on poultry species, sample collection and test submission.Manage sample receipt and data entry (accession) into the current Lab Information Management system (LIMS).Accession encompasses customer service, sample receipt and data entry.Review cases for accurate data entry of submission information, and maintenance of files.Verify the correct testing was performed on accessioned samples.Work with individual labs to establish workflows of samples.Provide support in a timely manner to domestic and international clients, via phone or email.Perform day to day lab activities including reporting, filing, case review, maintaining lab supplies, cleanliness, scheduling, lab organization and lab safety.Supervision of student workers and federal work study students.Manage and perform laboratory/bench work involving accessioning, sample storage, serology and/or bacteriology.Contact InformationRecruitment Contact Name: Jenny Nicholds
Recruitment Contact Email: ********
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