Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant (CARE)

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant (CARE)Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=532095&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 532095 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 28334050 - VM-NECROPSY/DISPOSAL Classification Title:Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy AssistantJob Description:

Equipment Usage:

Using a hoist to load and unload a tissue digester

Cleaning the equipment after loading

Cleaning the coolers

Cleaning the necropsy area with disinfectants

Tissue Processing

Assisting in the necropsy and disposal process. This includes showing students basic necropsy techniques and assisting the pathologist and residents during a necropsy

Processing patients for cremation and working closely with outside cremation companies

Participates in infectious disease necropsies and taking samples to the Alachua County Health D

Department when needed

Sharpening knives with a wet stone and steel

Preparing various chemical solutions

Customer assistance and administrative support

Working with computers (scanning inventory) and bagging tissue

Stocking lab areas with specific supplies when needed

Talking to potential and current clients to assess needs and resolve issues

Expected Salary:$15.00-$17.00/hourMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience, including customer service and computer records maintenancePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor degree preferred; experience working with animals; experience working in a Necropsy LaboratorySpecial Instructions to Applicants:This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.Health Assessment Required:Yes; Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.Advertised: 26 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 04 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time