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Apply for Job Job ID362105 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyHealth Care Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8301CL Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Responsibilities: Receives, logs in, prepares, and routes specimens for analysis. Cultures and sets up clinical samples from necropsy and from Laboratory Receiving. Determines correct procedures and appropriate media needed for each sample request submitted to the lab. Analyses direct culture plates and determines which bacteria are probable pathogens or common contaminants, and confirms suspect pathogens in a timely manner. Sets up the appropriate susceptibility panel for the animal species and bacterial isolate. Is responsible for reading aerobic cultures. Sets up and identifies fungal cultures. Prepares and follows standard protocols for shipment of BSL 2 organisms to other labs both within and outside of the University. 40% Analyzes and records test results to determine bacterial identifications. Performs literature searches to research unknown organisms. Reports preliminary and final results to pathologists and clients outside of the University under strict deadlines. Enters and reports final results of bacterial case work-ups into the LIMS. Verifies the work of others to ensure all controls are in the proper ranges and all data is transferred and reported correctly. Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines, and adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a team member, and thereby provides excellent service as defined by the customer (pathologists, clients, and others). 35% Trained on the safety concerns, proper use, and general maintenance procedures for each piece of equipment in the laboratory. These pieces of equipment include incubators, refrigerators, freezers, water baths, balances, microscopes, a mass spectrometer, a centrifuge, biological safety cabinets, a chemical fume hood, pipettes, and an autoclaves. Checks equipment daily to ensure proper temperature, CO2 levels, humidity, and other functions are maintained. 10% Maintains quality control documentation for laboratory tests and reagents created, the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment such as using, calibrating, identifying malfunctions, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance, and sample quality. Follows proper procedures when quality requirements are not met. Performs and documents QA/QC activities and corrective actions related to test performance. Tracks non-conforming work using Q-Pulse software and suggests areas of improvement to limit non-conforming work. Trains student employees on QA/QC requirements, challenges media with appropriate organisms, sub-cultures controls on a routine basis, and keeps a computerized record of quality control results. 10% Interprets and follows all media SOPs and recipe cards related to media production, operates all media related equipment, including the autoclave, the plate pourer, balances, hot plates, and the water purifier, properly produces media needed for the Bacteriology Lab, records all production information within the proper media logs and quality control documents, and performs sterility checks of media when the Media Lab head is unable to make media. (Media Lab Back-up) 5% Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years. Preferred: A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, or Clinical Microbiology and/or experience working in a laboratory. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000/yr Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). 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