Colorado State University

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.

Work Unit | Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories (VDL) are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The mission of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is to provide timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will strive to meet the goals the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through research to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate, and post-doctoral students.

Why work at Colorado State University?

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics: Confidence – they expect success in what they do Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

Our Investment in You

Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

• Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
• FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
• Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
• FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
• After-school programs and summer camps for kids
• Community Discounts
• FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub at https://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/ and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

Retirement Programs

While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan (PERA) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

Campus Culture and Principles of Community

Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

Tobacco and Smoke-Free

Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

Position Summary

This position exists to support the Clinical Pathology Laboratory by receiving, verifying, charging, preparing, storing and distributing samples for testing; by organizing and disseminating laboratory results by verbal reporting, photocopying, filing, and telephoning and/or faxing reports; by keeping records for the purpose of cost accounting for the clinical pathology laboratory; by maintaining and updating the functionality of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS). This position will have primary responsibility for the scanning of cytology preparations into a digital image database for evaluation by the pathologist and file and storage maintenance. Sample handling may include spinning tubes containing blood or other body fluids (possibly infectious) and transferring plasma or serum to another tube. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the College’s commitment to client service.

Note to Applicants: This position is required to work Monday – Friday, work hours may vary between 10 am-8pm. Clinical Pathology is an essential services unit and will be open on CSU closure days (inclement weather, holidays, etc.) – ability to work on these days is required.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the department’s commitment to supporting research, teaching, outreach, and professional activities of all clients, coworkers, and students.

Required Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Demonstrate clear and concise communication skills and attention to detail as evidenced from applicant’s written materials.
• College-level coursework in Data Management and/or a related field will substitute for the one year of required experience if a transcript documenting that course work is attached at the time of application

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Demonstrated use of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated experience with LIS data systems.
• Demonstrated experience in data management software or digital image handling.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences.
• One year of experience in a veterinary medicine or other laboratory environment with experience handling biological materials or diagnostic samples.
• Background knowledge or work experience in laboratory/veterinary testing environment including knowledge of equipment, tools, and systems.
• Demonstrated clear and concise communication skills and attention to detail as evidenced from applicant’s written materials.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.