TemporaryProgramAideII

The Temporary Program Aide supports the services provided by QMPS by serving to facilitate the needs of both dairy farms and the mastitis-testing laboratory through daily interactions. Highly collaborative, this individual performs a variety of essential specimen collection, courier, and processing responsibilities that have a direct impact on herd health. Extremely reliable and flexible in dealing with unpredictable workloads, they enjoy identifying and troubleshooting problems to complete routine and detailed tasks. **Required Qualifications** * Associate’s degree in a science related field, with up to one year of experience in dairy farm operations, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience * Proficiency with standard commercial software (Microsoft Office), with the ability to learn advanced functions and new software quickly * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills * Ability to maintain strong working relationships while meeting individual and unit goals in accordance with the broader mission * Works well both independently and within a team environment * Good judgement and problem-solving skills * Strong attention to accuracy and detailed record keeping; ability to correctly complete paperwork, seeking information as needed * Excellent self-management practices to successfully organize competing priorities to meet deadlines * Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with tact and discretion * Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds * Must maintain a valid driver’s license. **Position will involve** * Perform specimen courier duties using a university assigned vehicle; retrieve, reconcile and transport specimens from participating farms to the lab; provide backup support for other routes, including the weekend route, when needed * Perform detailed specimen processing to prepare submissions for testing * Provide backup support for diagnostic testing processes as needed: setting samples, laborat