Veterinary Laboratory Technician

Position Details

Forestry, Agriculture and Lands - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Senior Veterinary Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Manager and the Director of the Animal Health Division/Chief Veterinarian (as required), the Veterinary Laboratory Technician provides technical and laboratory support for the delivery of animal health services within the province. The position supports animal health surveillance, disease diagnostics, and veterinary medicine activities through laboratory-based work.

Duties include:
• Receipt of samples from various sources.
• Microbiology set up.
• Laboratory invoicing.
• Assisting with animal necropsies and disease investigations.
• Preserving, packaging, and shipping specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Performing laboratory diagnostic procedures, including molecular diagnostic testing.
• Preparing reagents, bacterial culture media and conducting antibiotic sensitivity testing.
• Recording, maintaining, and reporting specimen information, examination findings, test results, analyses, and diagnoses.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and supplies to support operational requirements.
• Compiling monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Science or Laboratory Technology (equivalences will be considered)
2. Experience working in a veterinary laboratory setting

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of medical, veterinary, or related laboratory procedures
2. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
3. Knowledge of animal health (asset)
4. Ability to effectively exchange information
5. Ability to collaborate
6. Ability to think critically
7. Ability to work independently

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Nilesh Kumar, Laboratory Manager, NileshKumar@gov.nl.ca, Tel 709-729-7674.

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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.