Diagnostic Technician - Bacteriology

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is an integral part of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). It consists of four lab locations spread across Texas; two full-service laboratories located in Canyon and College Station and two poultry laboratories in Center and Gonzales. TVMDL is the only state agency entirely dedicated to protecting animal and public health through diagnostic testing.

Texas A&M System employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs for employees and their family. Other standard benefits include generous retirement plans, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, flexible spending accounts, as well as paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave. In addition, TVMDL offers its employees opportunities to participate in an educational reimbursement plan; discounted diagnostic testing, veterinary care, and pet supplies;

a formal career ladder for advancement; and continuing education opportunities.
* Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment.
* Ensures attention to detail.
* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Associates degree.
* Experience in a clinical lab, veterinary diagnostic lab, veterinary clinic, or other animal-related occupation.
* Experience providing customer service to internal or external clients.
* Knowledge of basic scientific, veterinary, or medical terminology.
* Skilled in the use of laboratory and computer equipment.
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and accurately. Previous experience performing sterile techniques.
* Ability to comfortably work with animal tissues and bodily fluids, maintain focus under pressure, and meet deadlines.state veterinary diagnostic laboratory for over 50 years. Our work in diagnostic testing, veterinary medicine, and disease surveillance promotes animal health and protects agricultural, companion animal and public health in Texas and beyond. We invite you to explore our agency and discover what a career at TVMDL has to offer youTVMDL professionals work with specimens from almost all mammalian and avian species.

Staff work alongside some of the foremost veterinary diagnostic specialists in the world and have the opportunity to perform advanced diagnostic techniques as well as the tried-and-true classical test methods.### Employee Benefits include:
* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Retirement programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Wellness Release Program
* Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
* Opportunities to earn compensatory time include:
* Formal career ladder
* Salary Step Program
* Educational Reimbursement Program
* Discounted diagnostic testing, veterinary care, and pet supplies
* Complimentary onsite fitness center, fitness classes, and showers at TVMDL - College Station
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