The Senior Technical Assistant/Veterinary Technology Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the following duties:
- Laboratory Equipment: Clean, maintain and store lab equipment; perform quality control measures (e.g. routine maintenance of microscopes, CBC and chemistry analyzers, anesthetic machines and monitors, autoclave, radiographic processor, surgical tables/lights, dental equipment, eye wash stations, etc.); sterilize and maintain surgical and dental instruments; launder all surgical gowns, drapes, towels, etc.; maintain program laptops and associated programs such as Dentalaire and Impromed; repair or order maintenance of existing equipment; train new faculty on policies and handling of equipment; provide assistance/demonstrations to students on equipment use; and oversee work study students in the maintenance and care of lab equipment.
- Ordering/Invoicing: Order the necessary equipment and supplies for laboratory sessions by submitting requisitions and orders with quotes; submit payment vouchers monthly for rental property; submit payment vouchers for respective technical services/partnerships; maintain record of all membership/licensing fees and respective due dates and submit payments on a timely manner; manage invoices for processing and record keeping; receive and catalogue orders; inventory stock for record keeping; and communicate with vendors and representatives on products.
- Community Outreach: Arrange off-campus laboratory sessions at affiliated settings; establishment of new clinical affiliations; recruitment of students through social media, marketing, and advertising strategies; manage the programs Facebook page; manage the program's job and internship opportunities; coordinate schedules for committee meetings; distribute communications to the veterinary community about upcoming events; follow-up on information and distribute minutes to professional advisory board; and maintain relationships with respective vendors for possible donations.
- Laboratory/Classroom/Students: Assist instructors/students during laboratory instruction; set-up and break down laboratory classes as well as laboratory practicals; arrange and assist in transportation of animals for respective labs from local shelters; coordinate and participate in farm visits for farm animal labs; collect biological specimens from local shelters for respective labs; maintain all chemicals and ensure all containers labeled correctly following AVMA and OSHA regulations; coordinate sharps, biological waste, and cadaver disposal; schedule and assist in rabies vaccination clinics held on campus; assist instructors in the classroom when needed, providing support for online instruction via zoom when necessary; submit textbook orders to the campus bookstore each semester; assist and keep minutes for departmental, IACUC and advisory board committee meetings; provide tutoring assistance for laboratory procedures/skills to students including VTNE prep and Kahoot game development; and assist faculty and department chair with additional documentation.
- Record Keeping: Maintain and update affiliation agreements both digital and hard copies; manage renewal dates for associated contracts and assist in renewal completion; keep record of all animals utilized by the program, including rabies vaccination status; maintain pre-exposure rabies vaccination proof for all students; maintain health insurance documentation for all students; maintain student injury log both on and off campus; input students documented required essential skills into Excel spreadsheet as well as recording program, Salthouse; and maintain and update MSDS and SDS sheets
- All other duties, as assigned.