Clinical Diagnostician

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Job Posting Title:

Clinical Diagnostician

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed- Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (Alma Faye Roy (Retired- Active) (00009869))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Clinical Diagnostician in LSU Diagnostics (Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab) will provide consultations with clients in the areas of test selection and testing strategies, interpretation of results, and disease prevention, surveillance and control. The incumbent will provide expert guidance using knowledge as a veterinarian. The incumbent will be able to work independently with minimal supervision and must be able to follow standard operating procedures and laboratory protocols to meet the laboratory quality assurance standards based on the AAVLD accreditation requirements. In addition to a typical work schedule (8:00am-5:00pm) weekends, and holidays may be required to work including attending scientific meetings or training as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

50%- Oversee all laboratory case submission submitted for diagnostic laboratory for testing. Reviews all tests request submitted to the diagnostic laboratory for correct information on client, owner, species involved and sutibility of specimen for type and conditions for adequate testing. Provides liaison with all sections of the lab to ensure client needs are met in an accurate, timely efficient manner including supporting integration and collaboration between diagnostic disciplines. Coordinates multiple assigned cases to ensure consistency and appropriate interpretation of results.

30%- Disease prevention, surveillance and control programs. Provides guidance on tests, case development and reporting. Resolves complex, confidential and sensitive diagnostic case issues with clients, agencies and other customers. Facilitates investigation of complex cases.

10%- Assist leadership by providing support to quality assurance and safety requirements. Works to expand and develop new programs and initiatives. Monitor livestock and public health disease management programs, provides leadership on issues related to diagnostic veterinary medicine to ensure service needs.

5%- Coordinates reporting of diseases to other state and federal entities and collborates with state and federal agencies. Serves as liasion with key administrators and diagnosticians at other organization. Serve as a resource on veterinary practice issues for technical staff.

5%- Accepts assignments as deemed necessay by the Director. This position may require working after normal business hours when needed and may require working weekend. Attends conferences, tradeshows and presents educational programs to groups for education and knowledge expansion as it deals with veterinary diagnostics. Writes and post educational material for the LSU Diagnostics website. Provides any new educational information related to disease outbreaks or new testing options available to clients. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a DVM

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of experience. Knowledge of veterinary medicine, diagnostic principles, concepts, practices and established methodologies

Special and Physical Qualifications:

Safety and Security Sensitive Job- Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Emergency Essential Personnel- This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching (above shoulder), reaching (below shoulder), vision (near sight), and vision (far sight).

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Alma Roy at aroy@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

June 17, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 16, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.