Clerical Aide

Position Summary

This is a temporary or on-call position that provides clerical support. Responsibilities may include secretarial, receptionist, bookkeeping, information processing, or related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Triage of specimens in the receiving-order entry unit to ensure accurate data entry, log-in, and storage of specimen to the lab
• Log specimens to the lab and prepare animal tissue, feed, and blood samples for analysis
• Address client questions and use the lab LIMS system to track specimen in the lab
• Process/testing specimens from animals and the environment to detect the presence of inorganic and organic chemicals
• Prepare media/reagents for use by several laboratory sections
• Walk, lift, push, pull, reach, climb, and work with unfixed animal tissues

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Computer fluency to use the lab LIMS system
• Attention to detail and adherence to protocols
• Exposure to materials and chemicals
• Close teamwork with others in the laboratory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Skills

• Verbal communication skills
• Computer fluency with lab LIMS system
• Attention to detail
• Handling of materials and chemicals
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling including weekend and holiday rotations
• Work hours between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

• On-campus temps can work six (6) months then terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call position
• Off-campus temps can continuously work nine (9) month appointment with a one (1) week break in between
• On-call allowed to work up to 40 hours/week for three (3) months then must be moved down to 19 hours/week and cannot work more than 520 hours in any six (6) month period