Teaching Laboratory Technician

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  Curriculum Integration: Partner with faculty "Thread Leaders" to translate pedagogical goals into operational reality. You are the strategic bridge between academic intent and classroom execution.
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  Technical Sovereignty: Lead the end-to-end implementation of teaching labs. You will oversee the preparation of specialized biological specimens and the calibration of sophisticated diagnostic equipment, including our advanced microscope suites.
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  In-Lab Instructional Support: Act as a vital technical resource during live sessions, providing real-time troubleshooting and guidance to students and faculty to ensure instructional success.
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  Operational Stewardship: Own the lifecycle of the laboratory environment. This includes strategic procurement, supply chain management, and the coordination of facility upgrades and precision maintenance.
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  Safety & Compliance Leadership: Serve as the designated Safety Lead, upholding gold-standard protocols for biosafety and hazardous waste management to ensure a secure, compliant environment for the entire CVM community.

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuition and Academic Assistance
  
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  And so much more!
  
  
  

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  Strategic Problem Solver: Step into a role defined by autonomy. You are empowered to identify technical or research bottlenecks and architect the strategic solutions required to keep our programs at the cutting edge.
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  Data & Research Intelligence: Go beyond simple administration. You will leverage advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Suite to perform complex literature searches, execute sophisticated data manipulations, and manage the high-level spreadsheets that inform our departmental decisions.
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  Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as a vital ambassador for the College. You will build and sustain professional networks across university faculty, state agencies, and external vendors, ensuring our collaborative ecosystem thrives.
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  Programmatic Leadership: Mentor the next generation by supervising student performance and providing the organizational backbone for high-impact outreach initiatives, including the "Perfect Pet" program and our essential shelter partnerships.
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  Clinical Command: Thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment. This role requires the physical agility to lead within a clinical/research setting, including the ability to lift up to 60 lbs frequently and up to 90 lbs as needed to support our patients and programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations.

• Demonstrated experience performing complex data management, analysis, or research tasks using Microsoft Office tools, including advanced spreadsheet functions and literature searches.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, such as faculty, external partners, agencies, or vendors, to support programmatic or organizational initiatives.
• Proven ability to coordinate or support programs, projects, or outreach initiatives, including organizing activities and supervising or guiding student participation.
• Experience working in a clinical, research, or academic environment, with familiarity in areas such as veterinary clinical pathology, microbiology, parasitology, or medical terminology.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• A valid NC driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment within 30 days of hire.