Ancillary Services Technician, Diagnostic Services Unit
3 weeks ago
Description
The Diagnostic Services Unit in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an Ancillary Services Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 10 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Manager, Operations DSU.
The position is predominantly located within the Clinical Skills Building at the Spy Hill Campus; however, there may be a requirement to travel to the Foothills Campus on occasion. This position works 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, but on occasion, work outside regular hours may be required. Consequently, a degree of flexibility is required.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Receive samples and animals submitted to the DSU in a timely and professional manner
- Create and maintain accurate records (accessioning) of animals and samples received into the DSU
- Communicate with other members of the DSU team to ensure the accurate and efficient flow of information, including communication of any issues related to pathology receiving
- Assist with general shipping and receiving for the DSU and the Ancillary Services Laboratory
- Assist with maintenance and archiving of paraffin blocks, slides and laboratory records
- Assist with general laboratory maintenance (e.g. ordering, inventory, stocking, cleaning, etc.)
- Assist with laboratory chemical inventory including disposal and annual reconciliation
- Assist with specific laboratory activities, under direction of the ASL Supervisor. Such activities may include but are not limited to preparation of reagents, solutions and other materials as required, trimming of tissues, processing of samples, preparation of paraffin-embedded tissue blocks, coverslipping slides, operation of laboratory equipment, disposal of fixed tissues, and other associated activities as required
- Safely operate various laboratory instruments such as the tissue processor, embedding centre, automatic stainer and coverslipper
- Assist with lab equipment maintenance procedures including reagent change-outs and associated documentation
- Advises the DSU Manager of any incident or occupational illness as outlined in University of Calgary Safety and Security protocols
Qualifications / Requirements:
- A degree or diploma in the Life Sciences (or a related field), Animal Health Technology or a Medical Laboratory Technology program is preferred, but a combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
- Must be willing to work in a veterinary and laboratory environment that includes handling of animal tissues
- Experience in a laboratory setting (as part of training or in a work environment) is expected
- Experience in a histology, bacteriology or veterinary diagnostic lab setting would be considered an asset, as would experience with the associated equipment
- Experience in a cytology lab and with cytology-associated equipment would be considered an asset
- Familiarity with basic anatomy, physiology, pathology and/or medical terminology would be considered an asset
- The ability to interact with members of the public and other members of UCVM and the University community in a courteous, empathetic, and professional manner is required
- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required
- Strong computer skills are required, in particular, the ability to work with the Microsoft Office Suite and internet-based software systems
- Experience with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) would be considered an asset
- Strong attention to detail is required
Application Deadline: May 22, 2024
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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