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Veterinary Technology Professional Laboratory Assistant (Part Time)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, assist full-time faculty to instruct students in the Veterinary Technology Program. The position assists in evaluating student progress in attaining goals and objectives. The position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes Monday through Thursday, up to, but no more than 28 hours a week. Maintain lab environments and assist in creating and facilitating lab activities with student groups. To ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Assist in maintaining equipment and inventory. Position is employed on an individual academic term basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be vaccinated for rabies
• An Associates' degree from an accredited college or university in Veterinary Technology.
• Georgia Veterinary Technician license in good standing.
• Knowledge of the Veterinary Technician National Examination requirements on practical application and written testing.
• Two or more years in-field work experience as a Veterinary Technician in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of principles, basic methods, materials, techniques, and terminology of laboratory testing.
• Ability to perform assigned laboratory tasks according to prescribed procedures.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Chemistry or closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the postsecondary level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires performing physical activities, such as but not limited to, working hands-on with live animals (including canines and felines, horses, cows, and/or small ruminants), lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, and walking for three (3) to four (4) continuous hours at a time. The work is performed in campus buildings in a classroom/lab environment. The exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is possible in the laboratory environment.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Commensurate with qualifications /Non-benefits eligible.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Please submit an online application using the OTC online job center website. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions. Official transcripts are required upon employment. For more information, please contact the Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or employment@ogeecheetech.edu.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Ogeechee Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

• Christy Rikard, Vice President for Student Affairs, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 198C, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7607, crikard@ogeecheetech.edu
• Sabrina Burns, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 711, Assessment Center, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7211, sburns@ogeecheetech.edu

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.