Veterinary Research Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comparative hematology, clinical chemistry testing, blood bank, urinalysis and coagulation testing as well as assist in the development of new diagnostic tests applicable to animal species.
• Actively participate in sample analysis along with other technicians.
• Ensure even distribution and coordination of work in the laboratory.
• Ensure analysis conducted for investigators follows the guidelines set forth by the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Act.
• Cook up research services for biomedical investigations.
• Communicate with clinical pathologists, clinicians, professional students and biomedical investigators.
• Train emergency technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The handling of any biological materials may present some risk of exposure to hazardous materials. Proper safety protocols must be maintained when handling and disposing of all materials.
• Allergies to hay, straw or animal dander may cause discomfort based on the location within the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or a closely related field.
• Experience with state of the art clinical laboratory analyzers.
• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Board Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Expertise in quality control and laboratory information systems with interest in test development and application.

Appointment Information

• This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
• The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/15/2026.
• Salary is commensurate with experience. The budgeted annual salary range for the position is $45,000 to $65,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

• Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 15, 2026.
• Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
• Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.