Program Technician

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 30, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/03/2025 Type of Position:Academic (Non-Classified) Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:VDL \| Vet Diagnostic Lab Department's Website: vdl.uada.edu Summary of Job Duties:* The Program Technician will perform animal diagnostic testing in the UADA Leland Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Responsibilities include performing serology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostic testing on veterinary client specimens and regulatory disease surveillance samples, as well as performing routine housekeeping, laboratory maintenance, and client services. * The Program Technician will be required to participate in laboratory quality management and safety programs, ensuring compliance, documentation, review, and improvement of the processes and procedures to provide the highest level of client services and quality laboratory results. Specific duties include: * Serology work including the preparation of blood samples and reagents for testing and performing testing utilizing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), hemagglutination-inhibition (HI), and serum agglutination methodologies. * Microbiology work including isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungal organisms, and performing NPIP Salmonella assays, and antimicrobial sensitivity. * Molecular work including nucleic acid extraction and real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR) testing. * Quality assurance procedures including performing and documenting appropriate quality control verification for all tests performed, maintaining records on all testing procedures, and completing official testing forms and reports. * Administrative and client service activities including sample receiving, case accessioning, data entry, quality control record management, client communication, reporting of test results, client invoicing, and additional operational and administrative support services. * Routine laboratory duties including reagent and media preparation, inventory and restocking of supplies, and cleaning and disinfecting of the laboratory and laboratory equipment. * Assist in other areas of the laboratory as needed including animal postmortem exams, clerical tasks, building and equipment maintenance, etc. * Perform other miscellaneous procedures which may require moderate lifting and handling of potential disease-causing agents. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a biologic, engineering, or technological field of study. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a biologic, engineering, or technological field of study plus 2 years' experience or Master's Degree in a biologic, engineering or technological field plus 1 year experience. Areas of desirable experience include disease testing procedures such as serology and microbiology testing procedures and molecular PCR techniques. Additional Information: Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Curriculum Vitae Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: James Barton, Lab Director, Jbarton@uada.edu, 479-575-5094 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes