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The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Medical Technologist to assist with the testing performed primarily in the Clinical Pathology and Comparative Coagulation laboratories. Under the general supervision of the lab manager, the Medical Technologist will perform accurate, timely, and comprehensive testing of veterinary specimens. Testing performed supports diagnostic services for veterinarians, academic and biomedical research, and the life sciences industry. 

In this position, you will adhere to a rotational work schedule, monitor and evaluate established processes to comply with regulatory standards, including but not limited to, the AHDC Quality System, AAVLD, GLP, OIE, and ISO requirements. 

To be successful, you will: 

• Thrive in an outcome-driven environment with clear deadlines, enjoy working on routine and detailed tasks, and are able to identify and troubleshoot problems using standard operating procedures. 

• Have the ability to demonstrate good judgment and be capable of working independently with limited supervision and guidance. 

• Pay high attention to detail and context, with superb organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. 

• Maintain exceptional customer service and communication skills to collaborate with all stakeholders (students, other technical staff, residents, faculty, clients), convey a positive attitude, and contribute to a positive working environment. 

• Possess a flexible mindset to respond to the changing needs of the business. 

Employees of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center must adhere to the AHDC Quality Assurance system, confidentiality statement, standard operating procedures, and organizational policies. Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success. Employees working in the lab must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department. 

**An attached cover letter is required to be considered for this posting. 

What’s in it for you: 

 We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. 

• Cornell’s benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.  

• Cornell’s leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 12 holidays  

• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.  

• Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information, follow the link: Benefits at Cornell. 
• Working at the College of Veterinary Medicine also comes with an active Staff Council dedicated to improving the work environment, and an overall welcoming community interested in helping its members be successful.    

Who we are: 

What you will need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline, with a minimum experience of up to two years working in a biosafety level 2 laboratory setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

If you have all those things, great! Here are some preferred qualifications: 

• Clinical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology degree.