Job Description

Position Details

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Position Information

Requisition Number

S4914P

Home Org Name

Pathobiology

Division Name

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Central Receiving Services Tech

Job Class Code

ID12

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The

College of Veterinary Medicine

seeks candidates for

Central Receiving Services Techs

. The Central Receiving Services team works to provide efficient workflow to eliminate accessioning, paperwork, and package retrieval from laboratory personnel. Central Receiving technicians will receive and organize all external and internal specimens, receive and document incoming packages from outside vendors, and will distribute to the designated laboratories.



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Essential Functions

Responsible for receiving all shipments for research and diagnostics labs for the Department of Pathobiology. Full understanding of regulatory compliance, adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidance and Internal SOPs, cooperation with Risk Management and Safety (RMS) and research and diagnostic lab directors and staff. Observe and comply with all RMS policies and procedures for safe handling of blood, serum, and animal tissues and select chemicals. Ensures all diagnostic packages are opened, handled, and stored in accordance with Biological Substance Category A and B guidelines. Inspects packages to ensure integrity of package contents and diagnostic samples. Log package receipt (time/day), shipping conditions (wet or dry ice, room temperature, etc.), package contents (blood, serum, fresh or fixed tissue, slides, etc.), sample integrity, and note any submission discrepancies. Ensures completed submission paperwork accompanies each sample. Determines storage and transport requirements for each sample and ensures samples are handled appropriately to maintain integrity. Creates accessions for each diagnostic sample through the VetView Veterinary Hospital and Laboratory Management System. Assigns each sample to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory and enters codes for each requested diagnostic assay. Enters patient history and clinical observations for each submission. Ensures all required information has been provided by the submitting clinic and liaises with clinics to gather needed information. Responsible for operating company vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver's license and driving record for the safe and timely transportation of specimens, supplies, reports, equipment, and materials to the appropriate destination while protecting critical health information. Coordinates with laboratory staff to deliver samples and packages to diagnostic and research labs.

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Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma 2 years of experience in lab processes, terminology, and information management data system

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of lab processes, terminology, and information management data system.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Driver's license, valid and in state


Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$37,910-$53,070

Job Category

Research

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

Mon - Fri, 7:45 am - 4:45 pm with some weekends and holidays

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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