Laboratory Technician I

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About the College:

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. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

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8am - 5pm Monday - Friday; some weekends, holidays, and after-hours may be required

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High school diploma or equivalent

Prior hands-on experience with molecular biology laboratory techniques ( DNA/ RNA extraction, PCR, RT- PCR, gel electrophoresis) or conventional virology is preferred; training in specific laboratory techniques will be available upon hire for candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is responsible for sample submissions in support of both molecular and conventional virology testing at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center. Specific job duties include biological sample preparation, DNA and/or RNA extraction, PCR/RT- PCR/real-time PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, digital imaging of gels, post- PCR purification, and preparation of DNA sequencing samples in a fast-paced diagnostic laboratory. The position also supports the conventional virology section (eg. cell media preparation and virus propagation), trains/orientates student workers, and assists with industry research services. Other responsibilities include data collection, data entry, assistance with maintaining laboratory supplies and stock solutions, and communicating results with other members of the lab team. The job may occasionally involve work after hours or on weekends, and any other duties needed by the PI.

Stand or sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.

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Conventional virology support, eg. sample processing, cell culture preparation and maintaining, inoculations

Molecular virology testing: sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR/RT- PCR/real-time PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, and sequencing preparation.

Maintain laboratory supplies/stocks and assist with industry research services

Data entry, collection, and management