Diagnostic Technician I: Necropsy

About This Role:

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Diagnostic Technician I or II. This position within KSVDL exists to serve the needs of clientele/stakeholders (clients, faculty, residents, students, coworkers) in regards to necropsy and sample reception, and assistance with all activities on the necropsy floor. This position will oversee and manage all necropsy floor activities including scheduling for teaching and research, disinfection, adherence to biosafety procedures and protocols in accordance with the KSVDL quality system, management of student workers, maintenance of equipment, record keeping related to the above activities, and maintenance and oversite of the KSVDL bulk autoclave and tissue digester. This position will also serve as an assistant to pathologists in necropsy procedures and sample collection from other samples (i.e. rabies testing, BSE testing, CWD testing). Some flexibility may be required regarding work hours at selected/occasional times.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level I - Requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
• Level II - Requires an associate degree and two years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Transporting Demands: Considerable: up to 75 pounds
• 2 years client service/communication work experience
• Knowledge of clinical specimens/testing and medical data bases
• Veterinary Technician training and curriculum in a certified program
• Animal Science/Veterinary Medical experience/education
• One year of lab/veterinary experience
• General experience with computer software
• Use of computer to enter/generate data in LIMS and Microsoft Office Software

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$ 16.76 - $ 30.00 per hour