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About the Indiana Horse Racing Commission:
It is the mission of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission to oversee pari-mutuel horse racing in Indiana, and to protect the integrity of the sport through active and diligent regulation.
Hourly Wage:
The starting wage for this position is $24.27/hour but may be commensurate with education and job experience.
About the Job:
As the Horse Racing Director, you will be responsible for the Blood Gas program. In this position, you will be responsible for record keeping and ensuring proper regulations are met.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide oversight of Blood Gas program operations.
- Supervise the handling of all laboratory specimens to prevent tampering, confusion, or contamination.
- Keep proper records of blood gas activity and sample specimens to ensure the integrity of the chain of custody.
- Prepare and deliver samples for shipment to the testing laboratory.
- Draw blood on horses as directed by Commission Blood Gas Policy.
- Serve as backup for the Veterinary Technician(s) in the Test Barn.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- A Registered Veterinary Technician (such as a graduate of Purdue University Veterinary Technology Program or its equivalent) is preferred.
- Recordkeeping, administrative and supervisory skills.
- Practical experience with large animals, preferably horses.
- Thorough knowledge of Indiana Horse Racing Commission rules and regulations.
- Broad knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and terminology.
- Broad knowledge of chemistry, laboratory procedures, and terminology.
- Knowledge of security procedures as applied to laboratory organization and policies.
- Ability to obtain biological samples from animal subjects.
- Ability to apply analytical skills to select appropriate guidelines and formulate and follow through with a variety of investigative and/or research projects.
- Fingerprinting and the ability to pass a limited criminal history check are required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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