Diagnostic Associate I
Core
Provide accurate, timely diagnostic testing for animal and public health by culturing animal tissues, identifying bacterial pathogens, and performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Role type
Junior IC veterinary diagnostic laboratory associate
Builds
Diagnostic test results and reports for veterinarians, producers, researchers, and government agencies
Domain
Veterinary diagnostics / Microbiology / Public health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
aseptic techniques, bacterial culture, pathogen identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, LIMS data entry, biosafety protocol adherence, manual dexterity, accurate record keeping
Preferred skills
microbiology or bacteriology lab experience, veterinary diagnostic lab experience, clinical lab experience, research lab experience, familiarity with electronic laboratory data management software, experience with quality assurance procedures
Technologies
LIMS
Responsibilities
Culture animal tissues and specimens, identify bacterial pathogens, perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, document results in LIMS, collaborate on diagnostic investigations and research projects, maintain laboratory quality and safety standards
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC