Program Technician

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Closing Date:

04/10/2026

Type of Position:

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Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

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Regular

Work Shift:

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Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

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Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice\-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work\-life balance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program \& Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu .

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501\-671\-2219 or 479\-502\-9820\.

Department:

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VDL \| Vet Diagnostic Lab

Department's Website:

https://aaes.uada.edu/technical\-services/veterinary\-diagnostic\-lab/

Summary of Job Duties:

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• The Program Technician will perform routine and high\-consequence animal diagnostic testing in the UADA Leland Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Responsibilities include performing and keeping up with serology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostic testing on veterinary client specimens and regulatory disease surveillance samples, as well as performing routine housekeeping, laboratory maintenance, and client services.
• The Program Technician provides the highest level of client services and quality laboratory results through implementing existing laboratory quality management and safety programs, ensuring compliance with expected practices, documenting practices, and reviewing work outputs. Specific duties include:
• Preparation of blood samples and reagents for testing. Performing enzyme\-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), hemagglutination\-inhibition (HI), and serum agglutination methodologies.
• Isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, fungi, Salmonella, and performing antimicrobial sensitivity tests.
• Nucleic acid extraction and real\-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (rtPCR) testing.
• Performing and documenting appropriate quality control verification for all tests performed, maintaining records on all testing procedures, and completing official testing forms and reports.
• Sample receiving, case accessioning, data entry, quality control record management, client communication, reporting of test results, client invoicing, and additional operational and administrative support services.
• Reagent and media preparation, inventory and restocking of supplies, and cleaning and disinfecting of the laboratory and laboratory equipment.
• Assisting with animal postmortem exams, clerical tasks, building and equipment maintenance, etc.
• Perform other miscellaneous procedures which may require moderate lifting and following appropriate biosafety practices for handling of diagnostic specimens and microbial samples that may contain disease\-causing agents.
• The technician will be required to participate in the laboratory rabies protection program, which will require rabies vaccination.

Qualifications:

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural, biological, engineering, logistical, or technological field of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of work related to laboratory testing, animal agriculture, agricultural regulation, or logistics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The applicant must have good computer skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work within the team of other lab members. Repetitive pipetting of samples, handling biological specimens, and precise record keeping are required.

Must be able to work past normal closing time, occasionally, to complete time\-sensitive laboratory testing.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$43,888

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Letters of Recommendation, Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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Recruitment Contact Information:

Tasha Gray, Program Technician, LaTasha@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5\.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre\-employment Screening Requirements:

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No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre\-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non\-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

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N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

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Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

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Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

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Yes