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The Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Receiving/Sample Processing section, is accepting applications for a Clerk III. The ISU VDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory engaged in missions of service, teaching and research on a daily basis. The laboratory processes over 100,000 submissions from veterinarians and researchers annually. The successful applicant will work primarily with animal specimens (tissues, blood, serum, oral fluids, feces, urine, etc), preparing them to be tested in the ancillary laboratories. This position will also be responsible for entering client-based information into the laboratory information management software.

Under general supervision, performs and coordinates clerical work such as examining and evaluating data according to established guidelines requiring a knowledge of both assigned and related work areas. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computer terminals, and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment. May provide functional supervision.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Examines, evaluates and verifies documents such as reports, purchase orders, payrolls, invoices, checks and vouchers, or student files for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies, and personally follows up on discrepancies and resolves problems.

Maintains appropriate files.

Reviews inquiries and provides information regarding policies and procedures requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.

Prepares, compiles, and maintains records; calculates estimates or billings; and monitors, verifies, and reconciles departmental statements.

Recognizes and resolves problems.

May prepare cash reports and cash register edits.

Integrates information and may run routine queries to generate or produce reports.

Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of other clerical personnel for conformance to established guidelines.

Composes correspondence in response to routine inquiries frequently without instruction or review.

Initiates and processes standardized forms related to area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.

Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes and forms.

Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization.

Skill in utilizing computer software packages and online systems.

Skill in operating office equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.

Ability to gather, evaluate, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.

Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ...law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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