Clerk III

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Entry and verification of data provided by clients – owner, location, species, ID numbers, etc. – into ISU LIMS program.
• Edit and archive scanned documents to ensure readability and accuracy.
• Investigate all irregularities in submission and create Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CA/PA) for improvement opportunities.
• Inform testing labs of any discrepancies and make corrections.
• Receive, triage and open packages of biological samples - tissues, blood, serum, oral fluids, feces, urine, environmental, etc. – submitted for testing and disease diagnosis.
• Order and package samples into a secondary container; record any additional information provided.
• Examine submission forms to verify that number of samples match the number of tubes in the packages.
• Determination of sample suitability for test requests.
• Assign accession numbers to samples, secondary containers and corresponding submission forms.
• Transfer serum, oral fluids, etc. to standard sized tubes prior to transfer of samples to labs.
• Examine submission form for tests requested; assign department and correct case coordinator.
• Store samples appropriately until testing can be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab, research, or medical office.
• Experience working with animal or human specimens.
• Degree in a Science related field.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Why Choose Iowa State University?

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employment Information

• Hiring Manager: [Name]
• Contact Information: [Phone Number] / [Email Address]
• Office of Equal Opportunity: 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.