Laboratory Coordinator - 1025804-6689

at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Supervise and coordinate the operations of the necropsy laboratory:
  o Oversee and train staff to function in either necropsy or receiving
  o Maintain a clean and biosecure environment
  o Maintain all major pieces of equipment and instruments
  o Supervise/coordinate operation of the incinerator
  o Oversee necropsy technicians and student workers
  o Assure proper cleanup of the laboratory space and equipment
  o Be responsible for hiring and evaluation of personnel in association with section head
• Oversee and coordinate daily necropsy and receiving needs:
  o Prosection of specimens
  o Teach proper use of all equipment
  o Assist in teaching proper necropsy technique to students (veterinary and technician) and residents
  o Assure collection of proper specimens for diagnostic procedures and distribution to appropriate laboratories
  o Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel
  o Assist as needed in grossing and trimming of biopsy or necropsy tissues for histologic examination, under the supervision of pathologist or resident
  o Coordinate workflow for the day and personnel assignment in the receiving and necropsy area
  o Monitor case submission trends especially infectious diseases
• Outreach - Liaison and point person for interaction with VDL, VTH, DVM clients and Veterinary Clinics/Hospitals:
  o Coordinate and assure sample submission understanding for clients
  o Track submissions for completion of work
  o Participate and organize presentations and booths at meetings or organizations
  • Example - ISVMA convention, Mississippi Valley meeting, Chicago VMA meetings
• Supervise the receiving laboratory:
  o Oversee and train staff to function in either receiving or necropsy
  o Work with various sections throughout the VDL in developing best practices for sample handling and distribution
  o Be responsible for hiring and evaluation of personnel in association with section head
• Teaching:
  o Coordinate procurement and preservation of teaching material
  o Assist in teaching proper necropsy technique to students (veterinary and technician) and residents
  o Assist in gross rounds as needed
  o Maintain photo archive of necropsy lesions
• Research:
  o Coordinate, oversee, schedule and assist as available in research projects
  o Assist pathologists/diagnostic laboratory faculty and residents as available in their research/scholarly efforts
• Other Responsibilities:
  o Work with Manager of Histology Laboratory is scheduling trimming of tissue
  o Meet routinely with various sections to identify issues, prioritize workloads and improve processes
  • Sections include - pathology, histology, molecular, microbiology, virology, parasitology, office/billing and quality assurance
  o Other effort as needed to support faculty and staff of the VDL