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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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*performing building and equipment cleaning and maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, scrubbing, washing and disinfecting floors and work surfaces, waste disposal, occasional grounds cleaning and maintenance, performing maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, and scheduling of major repairs.
*assisting with animal necropsies including animal receiving, handling and moving animal carcasses, pathology specimen handling and sample collection, cleaning and disinfecting the necropsy area, incineration and disposal of pathological waste, and incinerator operation, cleaning, and maintenance. Procedures require moderate to heavy lifting, walking on wet surfaces, use of cutting instruments such as knives and saws, use of a hoist, and handling of disease-causing agents.
*performing routine laboratory duties including assist with reagent and media preparation, inventory and restocking of lab supplies, labelling specimen containers, and assisting with collection of specimens.
*assist in other areas of the laboratory as needed including assist with receiving of samples, preforming minor clerical tasks, moving furniture and equipment, etc.
*perform other duties as assigned.
The Agriculture Laboratory Technician will be required to participate in the laboratory's Rabies Protection Program by obtaining rabies vaccinations and having protective antibody titers monitored routinely, which will be paid for by the laboratory.
The Agriculture Laboratory Technician will be required to participate in laboratory quality and safety programs, ensuring compliance and documentation of procedures to provide the highest level of client services and quality laboratory results.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience handling animal carcasses or performing necropsy examinations (i.e. animal autopsies).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of basic principles of infectious disease prevention and decontamination is necessary, as the technician will be handling infected animal specimens and cleaning facilities and equipment potentially contaminated by infectious disease agents. Ability to clean and decontaminate the facility and equipment. Ability to move heavy objects with assistance or with a hoist. Ability to provide minor maintenance and repair of building and equipment. Ability to assist with or perform standard laboratory tests.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, ReachingFrequent Physical Activity:Feeling, Hearing, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion, Stooping, TalkingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.