Laboratory Assistant II

Position Title: Laboratory Assistant II Job Group: Merit Required Minimum Qualifications: • High School graduation, including courses and related lab work in general science or chemistry, or One year of Laboratory Assistant I or related experience. Job Description: Join a team that supports animal health through diagnostic laboratory services. The Veterinary Pathology Histology Services Laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports veterinary diagnostics, education, and research while developing valuable laboratory skills in a specialized setting. Whether you're beginning your laboratory career or looking to expand your experience in a veterinary environment, this role provides hands on experience and comprehensive training in histology and diagnostic laboratory operations. Working behind the scenes of veterinary medicine, you'll play an important role in the processing and preparation of animal tissue specimens that help veterinarians, researchers, and students better understand disease processes and improve animal health outcomes.   Why You'll Enjoy This Role Stable Monday through Friday schedule with evenings and weekends free. Opportunity to learn specialized laboratory techniques and procedures. Hands-on experience in a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Collaborative, team-oriented environment that supports professional growth and development. Meaningful work that directly contributes to animal health, education, and research. Training provided in laboratory procedures, specimen handling, safety practices, and histology operations. What You'll Do Receive, accession, label, and process animal tissue specimens submitted for diagnostic and research purposes. Assist with tissue processing, embedding, slide preparation, staining procedures, and other histology laboratory activities. Prepare materials, supplies, and reagents for laboratory procedures. Maintain accurate specimen records, laboratory documentation, and specimen tracking information. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment following established procedures. Clean, organize, and stock laboratory work areas and supplies. Monitor inventory levels and assist with maintaining laboratory supplies. Follow laboratory safety standards and proper handling procedures for animal specimens, chemicals, and laboratory materials. Support laboratory operations to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic services. Perform other laboratory support duties as assigned. Work Environment This position is based in the Veterinary Pathology Histology Services Laboratory within Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Team members work directly with animal tissue specimens from a variety of species and play an important role in supporting diagnostic, teaching, and resear…