• Central Receiving Services Tech

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4914P

    Home Org Name

     

    Pathobiology

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    Position Title

    Central Receiving Services Tech

     

    Job Class Code

    ID12

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    TheCollege of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/) seeks candidates for **Central Receiving Services Techs** . The Central Receiving Services team works to provide efficient workflow to eliminate accessioning, paperwork, and package retrieval from laboratory personnel. Central Receiving technicians will receive and organize all external and internal specimens, receive and document incoming packages from outside vendors, and will distribute to the designated laboratories.

     

    Learn more aboutVET MED and take a campus tour here: **https://www.auburnvetmed.com/**

    Essential Functions

    + Responsible for receiving all shipments for research and diagnostics labs for the Department of Pathobiology. Full understanding of regulatory compliance, adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP ) guidance and Internal SOPs, cooperation with Risk Management and Safety (RMS ) and research and diagnostic lab directors and staff. Observe and comply with allRMS policies and procedures for safe handling of blood, serum, and animal tissues and select chemicals.

    + Ensures all diagnostic packages are opened, handled, and stored in accordance with Biological Substance Category A and B guidelines. Inspects packages to ensure integrity of package contents and diagnostic samples.

    + Log package receipt (time/day), shipping conditions (wet or dry ice, room temperature, etc.), package contents (blood, serum, fresh or fixed tissue, slides, etc.), sample integrity, and note any submission discrepancies. Ensures completed submission paperwork accompanies each sample. Determines storage and transport requirements for each sample and ensures samples are handled appropriately to maintain integrity.

    + Creates accessions for each diagnostic sample through the VetView Veterinary Hospital and Laboratory Management System. Assigns each sample to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory and enters codes for each requested diagnostic assay. Enters patient history and clinical observations for each submission. Ensures all required information has been provided by the submitting clinic and liaises with clinics to gather needed information.

    + Responsible for operating company vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving record for the safe and timely transportation of specimens, supplies, reports, equipment, and materials to the appropriate destination while protecting critical health information. Coordinates with laboratory staff to deliver samples and packages to diagnostic and research labs.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school diploma

    + 2 years of experience in lab processes, terminology, and information management data system

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

     

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of lab processes, terminology, and information management data system.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

     

    Driver’s license, valid and in state

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $37,910-$53,070

     

    Job Category

     

    Research

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

     

    Mon - Fri, 7:45 am - 4:45 pm with some weekends and holidays

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

     

    Posting Date

     

    11/18/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56963

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter

    2. Other

    3. Other Documentation

    4. Other Documentation (2)