Spectrum - Volume 17 Issue 16 January 19, 1995 - JOBS

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JOBS

Spectrum Volume 17 Issue 16 - January 19, 1995

Application Deadline is Noted on Each Advertised Position Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

CURRENT LISTING

SALARIED POSITIONS:

LABORATORY SPECIALIST, ADVANCED (1104P) Biology Normal Starting Pay: $26,800 (Grade 11)

Organizes, develops and implements the laboratory portion of the general microbiology course. Assists faculty members in teaching and improving advanced lab exercises for microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology lab classes. Curates the microbiology culture collection; prepares and manages the teaching budget. Manages facilities, equipment, and supplies for lab classes. Supervises the work of prep-room laboratory specialists. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in biology, microbiology, or related field or equivalent level of education and experience. Experience in a biology or clinical laboratory; experience providing training/instruction and directing the work of others. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills to include word processing and data management systems. WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR: MS degree in biology, microbiology or related area; experience with maintenance and repair of scientific equipment. FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST SENIOR (3129R) Dairy Science/Forage Testing Lab Normal Starting Pay: $22,426 (Grade 9)

Analyzes forage samples for protein and detergent fiber using standard wet- chemistry procedures. Weighs samples and mixes solutions for wet-chemistry analyses. Supervises mineral analyses and collection of funds. Supervises lab in absence of lab manager. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Degree or equivalent training and experience in agricultural or biological sciences or related area; working knowledge of biological and agricultural sciences as it applies to nutrition and feeding of livestock; experience with personal computers; ability to instruct lab personnel; good interpersonal and communication skills. WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR: Experience in a forage testing or animal nutrition lab. FULL-TIME POSITION. Position ends 12-95, may be extended. Application deadline: Jan. 27.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN SENIOR (4566P) University Center for Environmental and Hazardous Materials Studies Normal Starting Pay: $15,703 (Grade 5)

Sets up and maintains acute and chronic bioassays using various organisms. Performs testing of oil bioremediation products using saltwater organisms. Monitors conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, temperature, pH, DO, and salinity of effluent and water samples. Implements quality assurance/quality control procedures for all laboratory protocols as required for NPDES permitting and by the USEPA. Collects field samples including water, effluent, sediments, and aquatic organisms (insects, clams, mussels). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with laboratory equipment and following laboratory protocols. Demonstrated skill in water-chemistry analysis and performing acute and chronic toxicity testing in an aquatic environment. Demonstrated knowledge of field sampling techniques and laboratory quality-assurance/quality-control procedures. Ability to document and analyze results. WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR: Course work in ecology, chemistry, biological statistics or related area; laboratory/field experience in related research program area. FULL-TIME POSITION. Position ends 12-31-95. Application deadline: Jan. 27.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (2133R) Student Health Services Normal Starting Pay: $18,765 (Grade 7)

Takes and develops radiographs; insures proper filing and storage; assists consulting radiologist; and distributes x-ray reports to staff. Insures that prescribed safety standards are maintained and supervises technicians. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an approved program in radiologic technology and current certification as a Radiologic Technologist; work experience as a Radiologic Technologist. WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR: Supervisory experience; work experience in ambulatory care and with a young adult population. FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Jan. 27.

WAGE POSITIONS:

A NIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN A (W11D) Veterinary Medicine/Department Of Small Animal Clinical Services Normal Starting Pay: $6.32 (Grade 3)
PART-TIME POSITION, approximately 20 hours per week but will vary, limited to 1,500 hours per year from date of hire. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

FISCAL ASSISTANT (W5D) College of Education/Technical Assistance Center Normal Starting Pay: $7.55 (Grade 5)
PART-TIME POSITION. 20-30 hours per week. Renewed yearly. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (W8S) Residential and Dining Programs Normal Starting Pay: $5.29 (Grade 1)
FULL-TIME POSITION for a maximum of 1,500 hrs. within a 365-day period. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

HOUSEKEEPING WORKER (W7S) Residential and Dining Programs Normal Starting Pay: $5.29 (Grade 1)
PART-TIME POSITIONS for 32 hrs a week not to exceed a maximum of 1,500 hrs. within a 365-day period. Four positions available. WORK SCHEDULE: 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Some weekend work required. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

HOUSEKEEPING LEAD WORKER (W9R) Residential and Dining Programs Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2)
FULL-TIME POSITION. Will work Tues.-Sun. 11 p.m.-7:30 a.m. for a maximum of 1,500 hrs. in a 365-day period. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

LABORATORY SPECIALIST (W10D) Vet Medicine Experiment Station Normal Starting Pay: $9.86 (Grade 8)
PART-TIME POSITION, 30 hours per week. Position is renewed yearly. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

OFFICE SERVICES ASSISTANT (W12D) Communication Network Services Normal Starting Pay: $6.91 (Grade 4)
FULL-TIME POSITION. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

PROGRAM SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (EDITORIAL ASSISTANT) (W06P) Rural Sociology Normal Starting Pay: $8.25 (Grade 6)
PART-TIME POSITION. Schedule flexible, hours vary between 10 to 20 per week. Position ends 6-30-95, may be extended. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

SECRETARY SENIOR (W182P) Center for Survey Research Normal Starting Pay: $7.55 (Grade 5)
PART-TIME POSITION. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, morning hours with additional hours scheduled in the afternoon as required, for a minimum of 15 hours per week. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

STARTER/MARSHALL/SHOP ATTENDANT (Office Services Aide) (W3R) Virginia Tech Golf Course Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2)
PART-TIME POSITION. Work schedule varies with the season for approximately 17-20 hours per week. Must be able to work weekends. Position ends approx. October or November 1995, depending on the weather. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR A (W13D) Communications Network Services Normal Starting Pay: $5.78 (Grade 2)
PART-TIME POSITION, 30 hours per week, schedule includes rotating shift with weekend, night and holiday hours. Not to exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period from date of hire. Application deadline: Jan. 20.

THEATRICAL ASSISTANT (Program Support Technician) (W4S) University Unions and Student Activities Normal Starting Pay: $8.25 (Grade 6)
PART-TIME POSITION. Hours vary but will not exceed 1,500 hours in a 365-day period. Some weekend and evening work required. Position subject for renewal each year. Application deadline: Jan. 27.

FOOD OPERATIONS ASSISTANT A ( FOA-1R) Culinary Services Normal Starting pay: $5.29 (Grade 1)
Applications will be accepted at the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center, through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 1995.

You need submit only one application for this pool. Be sure that you include your complete related background such as dates and places of employment, duties performed and type of food-service equipment used. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process are requested to call by the application deadline. Any questions should be directed to the Personnel Services Office, Southgate Center 1-5301.