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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>Join Purdue University’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) and contribute to advancing animal health through high-quality diagnostic testing. In this role, you will perform routine and specialized procedures to identify parasitic pathogens in animals, generating accurate, timely data that supports both diagnostic and research missions.</p> <p> </p> <p>As a key member of the Parasitology team, you’ll analyze results, maintain strong attention to detail, and help deliver critical insights to veterinarians, researchers, and stakeholders. This position also offers cross-training opportunities across additional laboratory sections, giving you the chance to expand your skillset while providing valuable backup support to ensure seamless lab operations.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About us: </strong><br>The Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) at the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, located in West Lafayette, IN, is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory that serves the state of Indiana by providing both routine and regulatory diagnostic services to support Indiana veterinarians, animal health officials, livestock producers, and animal owners. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>A cover letter is required to be fully considered</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For: </strong><br><em>Education and Experience</em><br><em>Qualified candidates will need:</em></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field</li> <li>Veterinary technical degrees may also be considered</li> <li>One year of relevant work experience</li> <li>An equivalent combination of an Associate’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience may also be considered</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>Skills needed:</em></p> <ul> <li>Ability to multitask and be flexible in order to accomplish daily tasks</li> <li>Be willing to work in a team setting</li> <li>Ability to work independently under moderate supervision</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em>What is helpful:</em></p> <ul> <li>A degree in biology or animal sciences</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Information: </strong></p> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary <a title="" href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf" target="_self">CLICK HERE</a> </li> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li> <li>FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) </li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Career Stream</b></H2> </div><div><p>Administrative and Operational Support 2</p> <ul> <li>Pay Band S040</li> <li>Job Code #20003408</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EOE</strong><br>Purdue University is an EO/EA employer.</p></div></div></div>