Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes validated laboratory techniques and processes to analyze patient specimens.
• Operates sensitive scientific equipment during the analytical process.
• Documents findings in BVC's Laboratory Information Management System.
• Recognizes, documents, and provides input to correct substandard quality.
• Assist in development, review and evaluation of processes as necessary.
• Maintains customer confidentiality.
• Strictly adheres to the Quality Management System and Laboratory Safety rules.
• Cleans and disinfects work area including bench tops, testing equipment, and biosafety cabinets.
• Participates in university and laboratory committees.
• Performs quality reviews.
• Position requires strict adherence to the Quality Management System.
• Position requires strict adherence to laboratory safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Two years of college credit.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Two years of laboratory experience required. Related education may be exchanged year-for-year with experience requirement.
• Alertness, memory for verbal or written directions and details, analytical ability and ability to make decisions and plan details of work.
• Laboratory techniques, record keeping, and filing procedures; biology and chemistry helpful.
• Familiar with collegiate level scientific processes.
• Ability to interpret and verify tests results.
• Knowledge of common veterinary/medical terminology.
• Understanding of common veterinary tests, specimen collection/storage/test methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office , Excel (or similar data entry programs), ability to learn new software programs.
• Analytic ability, ability to adapt and address changing circumstances and personalities, attention to detail, oral and written communication skills.
• Pleasant, proactive personality, adept at handling demanding situations, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to tolerate strong, unpleasant odors.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Hourly Rate: $17.23 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours.

Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY

About Murray State University

For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on C...olleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. Recent Accolades: •U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans •Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck •G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School •Forbes Best Employers List Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings. The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.

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