Job Description

Diagnostic Services invites applications from experienced and motivated medical laboratory technologists to provide technical and related laboratory services in the discipline of veterinary bacteriology and mycology. The Bacteriology and Mycology Laboratory is staffed by 3.00 FTE and a faculty clinical bacteriologist. Diagnostic Services is a fee for service laboratory with internal AVC clients and external clients from across Canada.
What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and vacation scheduling (per CUPE 1870 collective agreement)
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Care Benefits
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• Health and Wellness on Campus available to staff and their families
• Professional Development Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful Technologist will:

• perform routine bacteriology and mycology testing on samples from aquatic, avian, and mammalian animal species submitted to the Diagnostic Services Bacteriology Laboratory
• Set up, process and analyze bacteriologic and mycotic specimens using traditional (biochemical), MALDI-TOF MS, and molecular techniques, as well as antimicrobial susceptibility testing by disk diffusion (Kirby Bauer) and broth microdilution
• ISO certification of the laboratory dictates on-going policy development and method validation responsibilities
• Enter submissions into a laboratory management system and report results
• Be responsive in a timely, effective and professional manner to the service, teaching, and research mandates of AVC
• Assist with fourth year DVM diagnostic services bacteriology rotations (VPM 4500) will be required
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and inventory of supplies and isolates will be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) designation and 2 years of recent veterinary or human clinical diagnostic bacteriology laboratory experience are required
• Experience with molecular diagnostic testing, method validation, policy development, ISO 17025 and 17043 certifications will be considered assets
• Good interpersonal communication skills are required
• Veterinary bacteriology training will be provided
• Have excellent flexibility, organizational skills, and attention to detail to prioritize work, function independently, and complete a high volume of tasks accurately under pressure of deadlines with frequent interruptions and/or distractions

Application Instructions:
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, . Applications will not be accepted via email.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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