Position Title:Laboratory Clerk III
Job Group:Merit
Required Minimum Qualifications:- Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a lab, research, or medical office.
Experience working with animal or human specimens.
Degree in a Science related field.
Job Description:
The Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Receiving/Sample Processing section, is accepting applications for a Clerk III. The ISU VDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory engaged in missions of service, teaching and research on a daily basis. The laboratory processes over 100,000 submissions from veterinarians and researchers annually. The successful applicant will work primarily with animal specimens (tissues, blood, serum, oral fluids, feces, urine, etc), preparing them to be tested in the ancillary laboratories. This position will also be responsible for entering client-based information into the laboratory information management software.
Under general supervision, performs and coordinates clerical work such as examining and evaluating data according to established guidelines requiring a knowledge of both assigned and related work areas. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computer terminals, and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment. May provide functional supervision.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
– Examines, evaluates and verifies documents such as reports, purchase orders, payrolls, invoices, checks and vouchers, or student files for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies, and personally follows up on discrepancies and resolves problems.
– Maintains appropriate files.
– Reviews inquiries and provides information regarding policies and procedures requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.
– Prepares, compiles, and maintains records; calculates estimates or billings; and monitors, verifies, and reconciles departmental statements.
– Recognizes and resolves problems.
– May prepare cash reports and cash register edits.
– Integrates information and may run routine queries to generate or produce reports.
– Assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of other clerical personnel for conformance to established guidelines.
– Composes correspondence in response to routine inquiries frequently without instruction or review.
– Initiates and processes standardized forms related to area of assignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
– Knowledge of office routines and functions sufficient to refer visitors and telephone calls and to route correspondence by name and functional area.
– Knowledge of institutional and unit policies, processes and forms.
– Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization.
– Skill in utilizing computer software packages and online systems.
– Skill in operating office equipment.
– Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
– Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
– Ability to gather, evaluate, and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
– Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
– Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:08
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: February 3, 2025
Posting Close Date:February 14, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16379
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