Laboratory Technician

Req Id: 44447

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic and talented anatomy laboratory technician to support the teaching mission within the Basic Medical Sciences department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support, be involved in, and have a positive impact on the education of students in the College's DVM and veterinary nursing students.

What you will be doing:

• Maintain the gross anatomy and preparatory laboratories, including supplies, equipment, freezers, coolers, laundry, and work areas.
• Order laboratory supplies, coordinate with vendors, monitor the preparatory laboratory budget, and obtain appropriate purchasing approvals.
• Follow biosafety requirements and coordinate the safe handling and disposal of specimens and biohazardous waste with Purdue Environmental Health and Safety.
• Supervise student employees who assist with cleaning, organization, and laboratory maintenance.
• Procure, transport, prepare, store, and track anatomical specimens obtained from donors, vendors, diagnostic laboratories, slaughter facilities, humane societies, and other approved sources.
• Prepare skeletal specimens, plastinated materials, models, and large-animal specimens, including assisting with embalming.
• Coordinate cadaver and specimen use across the College and occasionally handle live dogs and horses.
• Support anatomy classes and examinations by transporting and preparing specimens, assisting with prosections and lab setup, and restocking supplies.
• Drive a pickup truck as needed to transport specimens and materials.
• Provide additional support for departmental operations as assigned.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue's main campus has frozen tuition 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap - including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Computes and the One Health initiative - at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

What We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates will need:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three years of experience with animal handling, animal cadavers, biological tissues, or anatomy laboratory environments

Skills needed:

• Ability to handle animal cadavers and anatomical specimens.
• Basic knowledge of biology and animal anatomy is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in laboratory work.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain laboratory spaces, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to follow established protocols and learn and perform new laboratory procedures.
• Ability to properly handle, store, and dispose of biological tissues and materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine equipment and procedural problems.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Indiana driver's license required.

What is helpful:

• Associate's degree in Biology, Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, or a related field.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 2

• Pay Band S040
• Job Code #20003408

Link to Purdue Universitys Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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Posting Start Date: 10/23/26