at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Academic Hourly - Microbiology SectionVeterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine
Job Summary
Perform Bench Top Research in the Microbiology Laboratory for Dr. Hung within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in the Collee of Veterinary Medicine
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate aerobic culture plates: bacterial identification, perform Minimal Inhibitory Concentration and Kirby-Bauer susceptibility panels, and reporting. Assistant setup bench when needed.
- Evaluate Anaerobe culture plates: bacterial identification, perform Minimal Inhibitory Concentration and Kirby-Bauer susceptibility panels.
- Perform Leptospirosis Micro-Agglutination Testing and maintain reference stock cultures and sera.
- Participate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures. Follow and update SOPs, validation statements and forms.
- Interact with veterinary and graduate students through diagnostic and clinical blocks, provide support for classes, laboratories, and other responsibilities for the head of the Microbiology section as requested.
- Other duties as assigned
Allergies to hay, straw or animal dander may cause discomfort based on the location within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a science field
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Hourly position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/28/2024. The hourly rate is $28.85. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 28, 2024. 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. For further information about this specific position, please contact Chien-Che Hung at hungcc@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1024906
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu