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University of Florida Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant (CARE) in Gainesville, Florida
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Assistant (CARE)
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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 Assistant
Job 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/hour
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience, including customer service and computer records maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor degree preferred; experience working with animals; experience working in a Necropsy Laboratory
Special 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 Time
Applications close: 04 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time