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Event Operations Post Graduate Intern	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
EVENT OPERATIONS POST GRADUATE INTERN: Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: staffing and supervision of event staff team members and student workers, assisting visiting teams and officials, producing and updating various sport operations manuals, assist in the setup, breakdown and game operations for all home contests and some facility rentals, communication with various units within the department as well as external groups and general office duties. Specific sport responsibilities will be assigned by the Associate AD for Event Operations.
Safety & Security Officer	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Safety & Security Officer I receives written and oral instructions from their supervisor indicating assigned work area, information on buildings in use, and the opening/closing times of buildings in assigned areas. The supervisor closely checks the safety and security officer's daily shift reports and security reports for completeness. The Safety and Security Officer works independently and unsupervised while performing their duties.
District Forester - Southeast, KS	Parsons, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas Forest Service is looking for a full-time, term position as the District Forester of a 10-county district in Southeast Kansas. This position is responsible for providing rural forestry technical assistance to owners and managers of the region's rural forest resources including forest land, woodlots, windbreaks, and shelterbelts. Duties include the responsibility to plan, develop and conduct a balanced full-service forestry program to meet the needs of the resource and clientele in a positive and professional manner. This position will also establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with federal, state and local natural resource agencies and organizations on forestry related programs. Incumbent conducts a full-service forestry program with limited direct supervision. Approximately 80% of the time will be spent in the field, travel is routine with occasional overnight travel for special duties and training. Inclement weather on occasion but at the decision of the incumbent. The office location of this position is in Parsons, KS.
Food Service Worker	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Food Service Workers make good food and service happen for K-State students. This benefits eligible position functions as part of a FUN cohesive team providing meals in a Residence Hall Dining facility. Duties relating to service or production may be assigned. Work shifts may vary.
Diagnostic Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Diagnostic Technician (level I or II). The person in this position will perform histology duties related to service and research. Duties will include trimming (grossing) of fixed biopsy and necropsy tissues, embedding tissues in paraffin wax, cutting tissues on a microtome and preparing glass slides of the tissues in accordance with those QA/QC guidelines of an AAVLD accredited laboratory. Also, routine filing of slides, tissue blocks, data entry, operating and maintaining automated histology equipment, immunohistochemical staining, disposing of tissues, and writing and updating standard operating procedures. Significant attention must be given to the KSVDL QMS (Quality Management System) and subsequent compliance.
Food Service Worker	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Food Service Workers make good food and service happen for K-State students. These part-time temporary positions function as part of a FUN cohesive team providing meals in a Residence Hall Dining facility. Duties relating to service or production may be assigned. Work shifts may vary.
Research Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Biology seeks a temporary Research technician. The technician will perform generalized duties in support of research projects. Duties may include collecting samples, preparing samples for analysis or testing, preparing and maintaining research equipment or facilities, collecting and compiling data, coordinating logistics or similar research support duties.
Laboratory Client Services Representative	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a part-time, Laboratory Client Services Representative. The successful applicant will be a team member in the Mailroom and Sample Processing Lab. The primary duties entail performing all aspects of Rabies Serology pre-analytical work (receive and open packages from couriers and delivery services, organize, accession, and label samples (human and animal biological fluids), data entry, rack and data entry verification, other pre-testing procedures such as aliquoting, heat inactivation, and sample storage). May also perform additional support tasks as necessary and time allows. The successful applicant must have the communication and interpersonal skills needed to work as a team member. This mailroom receives a high volume of samples and thus requires the ability to work and enter data quickly while maintaining excellent attention to details.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Fellow (Post Doc). This position is for a Post-Doctoral fellow to conduct independent research as part of a newly established research team at K-State (Souza-Neto Lab). This position focuses primarily on studying the interplay between host/vector-virus-microbiome in agricultural and zoonotic arboviruses. The selected candidate will engage in research activities encompassing a wide repertoire of modern technologies including WGS, RNA-seq, 16S microbiomics, gene silencing and genome editing to identify target genes and microbes important for virus infection/transmission that could be further used to the development of countermeasure tools to such diseases. This position is part of multidisciplinary and collaborative activities that will require engagement with collaborators within and outside the college, including USDA, and requires dedication to activities related to insect vectors (mosquito) rearing and manipulation, and eventual support to animal. Duties would include planning and conducting experiments; writing and editing manuscripts/articles; establishing procedures and techniques; and provide educational guidance to students. The position requires the individual to display critical thinking and independent judgement as it relates to ongoing and new molecular, viral, host and vector research with direct guidance from the Principal Investigator.
Seasonal Landscape Technician I	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
K-State Salina seeks a temporary Landscape Technician to assist with maintaining the outdoor areas of the campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: Mowing grass; mulching flower beds, pulling weeds, pruning and removing trees/shrubs; edging sidewalks and driveways; picking up trash and debris. This position is limited to working up to 999 hours within a year starting from the effective date of appointment.
Diagnostic Technician II-RFFIT	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The person in this position will participate in the performance of rabies serum neutralization antibody analyses on human and animal sera and rabies antigen dectection on animal tissue samples. For human sera testing, the individual must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) qualifications and requirements for laboratory personnel outlined below. He/she will be responsible for the interpretation and reporting of results and maintaining the quality of test results and reports. The person in this position will also assist in quality assurance, including database and record management, program operations including monitoring quality control data and SOP preparation and updates. Other duties may include assisting with cell culture and maintaining cell lines, participating in communication and outreach to clients and performing quality documentation and scanning. The successful applicant must possess excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills.
Accounting Specialist	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The College of Ag/KSRE Business Services Unit at Kansas State University is looking to fill an Accounting Specialist position to complete bookkeeping and administrative support duties. This position maintains records and reconciles transactions. Additionally, this position performs tasks involving the preparation of paperwork, processing transactions, running queries, generating reports, and answering questions regarding accounting transactions. This position delivers effective bookkeeping, audit, and reconciliation functions and may oversee compliance relevant to billing procedures, privacy practices, and other regulatory activities. This position reports to the appropriate administrator.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a full time, 12-month, Post-Doctoral Fellow position. This Post-Doctoral position for independent research including but not limited to viruses such as Influenza, African swine fever, Vesicular Stomatitis, Rift Valley Fever, Monkey Pox and other select agents under both BSL-2 and BSL-3 bio-containment conditions. Duties would include planning and conducting experiments; writing and editing manuscripts/articles; establishing procedures and techniques; and provide educational guidance to students. This position is part of a very busy, successful research team whose main goal is to develop rationally designed vaccines and diagnostics against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging and zoonotic disease threats. The position requires the individual to display critical thinking and independent judgement as it relates to ongoing and new molecular, viral research with direct guidance from the Research Science Manager and Primary Investigator. The research is conducted at the BSL2 and BSL3 level of containment and utilizes several select target animal models such as pigs, cows, chickens and mice. The position requires the acquisition and maintenance of a DOJ Select Agent clearance.
Animal Technician II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This is a relief emergency milking position. Duties include setting up milking equipment, carefully moving cows to and from the milking parlor, prepping cows properly for milking (predippping and cleaning of teats), diagnosing abnormal milk (if mastitis exists then proper milking and disposal of milk must occur), attaching milking machines, and post-dipping teats after milking. The employee sanitizes the equipment before and after each milking shift. In addition, the employee coducts regular inspection of the milk tank compressors, milk line and pump to ensure bulk storage tanks are operating correcting and cooling milk before, during, and after each milking shift. Other miscellaneous animal care duties may be assigned during the milking shift.
Animal Technician II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position will be responsible for equipment operations, equipment, and facility maintenance, and, in a smaller portion, the general animal care and milking duties.
Animal Technician Supervisor	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position will function as the assistant manager of the Dairy Teaching and Research Center and is responsible for ensuring the safety of the cows and other diary unit employees.The incumbent will assume responsibility for operation of the dairy unit in the manager's absence. Incumbent is responsible for milking cows at least two days each week and for making vital animal observations during the milking process. Supervises and trains student assistants in proper milking procedures and other general dairy farm duties. This person will offer assistance when required in performing daily routines. Practices and teaches safety precautions at all times. Maintains and administers a continuing education program for all employees involved in animal care and equipment maintenance.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pharmacology	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is seeking a pharmacology faculty member (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). This is a full-time position with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. The position is available as (1) a research and teaching appointment (tenure-track/tenured) or (2) a primarily teaching appointment (clinical-track) and may be a 9- or 12-month position based on the applicant. The candidate will be expected to teach pharmacology in the graduate and professional curriculums, and contribute to the service mission of the Department, College, and University. Specific teaching requirements will be tailored to the expertise of the applicant and the needs of the College but it is anticipated that the teaching appointment for this position will be a minimum of 40% for tenure-track and 70% for clinical track. Applicants with the ability to teach additional related biomedical topics, including physiology, are especially desirable. The overall originality and promise of a candidate’s research will be prioritized rather than the candidate’s area of specialization within pharmacology or related fields for tenure-track/tenured candidates. As part of their duties, a tenure-track or tenured candidate will be expected to mentor and train graduate and professional students in an area of the candidate’s expertise and establish and maintain an independent, dynamic, extramurally-funded research program. The Department of Anatomy and Physiology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our land-grant mission to serve the diverse people of Kansas, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Accessibility-Focused Instructional Designer	Manhattan, Kansas	Remote required (must reside in US)
This position works directly with teaching faculty, providing guidance on evidence-based best practices and teaching tools to advance the development of technology-enhanced curriculum including online, hybrid and face-to-face courses/programs. This position works collaboratively with faculty, colleagues, and the Student Access Center to provide expertise in the planning, development and delivery of high-quality credit and noncredit learning experiences. The incumbent supports university accessibility-focused initiatives using instructional design best practices and leading-edge technologies.
Clinical Prog Spec, PA Program	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program, within the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), is looking to hire a Clinical Program Specialist to join their team. This position will assist the Clinical Director with the administrative aspects of planning and coordinating the clinical phase of the PA Program. This position will report to the Clinical Director.
Reno County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent	Other	On-site requirement	12 Sep 2024
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Reno County, located in south-central Kansas, consists of 14 communities with Hutchinson as the county seat. The Reno County Extension office has a staff of four agents and two office professionals who serve the county's 61,516 residents. This agent will make a difference in residents’ lives through community partnerships and research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences.

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Position	Location	Worksite	Closes
Event Operations Post Graduate Intern	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
EVENT OPERATIONS POST GRADUATE INTERN: Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to: staffing and supervision of event staff team members and student workers, assisting visiting teams and officials, producing and updating various sport operations manuals, assist in the setup, breakdown and game operations for all home contests and some facility rentals, communication with various units within the department as well as external groups and general office duties. Specific sport responsibilities will be assigned by the Associate AD for Event Operations.
Safety & Security Officer	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Safety & Security Officer I receives written and oral instructions from their supervisor indicating assigned work area, information on buildings in use, and the opening/closing times of buildings in assigned areas. The supervisor closely checks the safety and security officer's daily shift reports and security reports for completeness. The Safety and Security Officer works independently and unsupervised while performing their duties.
District Forester - Southeast, KS	Parsons, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas Forest Service is looking for a full-time, term position as the District Forester of a 10-county district in Southeast Kansas. This position is responsible for providing rural forestry technical assistance to owners and managers of the region's rural forest resources including forest land, woodlots, windbreaks, and shelterbelts. Duties include the responsibility to plan, develop and conduct a balanced full-service forestry program to meet the needs of the resource and clientele in a positive and professional manner. This position will also establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with federal, state and local natural resource agencies and organizations on forestry related programs. Incumbent conducts a full-service forestry program with limited direct supervision. Approximately 80% of the time will be spent in the field, travel is routine with occasional overnight travel for special duties and training. Inclement weather on occasion but at the decision of the incumbent. The office location of this position is in Parsons, KS.
Food Service Worker	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Food Service Workers make good food and service happen for K-State students. This benefits eligible position functions as part of a FUN cohesive team providing meals in a Residence Hall Dining facility. Duties relating to service or production may be assigned. Work shifts may vary.
Diagnostic Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Diagnostic Technician (level I or II). The person in this position will perform histology duties related to service and research. Duties will include trimming (grossing) of fixed biopsy and necropsy tissues, embedding tissues in paraffin wax, cutting tissues on a microtome and preparing glass slides of the tissues in accordance with those QA/QC guidelines of an AAVLD accredited laboratory. Also, routine filing of slides, tissue blocks, data entry, operating and maintaining automated histology equipment, immunohistochemical staining, disposing of tissues, and writing and updating standard operating procedures. Significant attention must be given to the KSVDL QMS (Quality Management System) and subsequent compliance.
Food Service Worker	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
Food Service Workers make good food and service happen for K-State students. These part-time temporary positions function as part of a FUN cohesive team providing meals in a Residence Hall Dining facility. Duties relating to service or production may be assigned. Work shifts may vary.
Research Technician	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Division of Biology seeks a temporary Research technician. The technician will perform generalized duties in support of research projects. Duties may include collecting samples, preparing samples for analysis or testing, preparing and maintaining research equipment or facilities, collecting and compiling data, coordinating logistics or similar research support duties.
Laboratory Client Services Representative	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a part-time, Laboratory Client Services Representative. The successful applicant will be a team member in the Mailroom and Sample Processing Lab. The primary duties entail performing all aspects of Rabies Serology pre-analytical work (receive and open packages from couriers and delivery services, organize, accession, and label samples (human and animal biological fluids), data entry, rack and data entry verification, other pre-testing procedures such as aliquoting, heat inactivation, and sample storage). May also perform additional support tasks as necessary and time allows. The successful applicant must have the communication and interpersonal skills needed to work as a team member. This mailroom receives a high volume of samples and thus requires the ability to work and enter data quickly while maintaining excellent attention to details.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Fellow (Post Doc). This position is for a Post-Doctoral fellow to conduct independent research as part of a newly established research team at K-State (Souza-Neto Lab). This position focuses primarily on studying the interplay between host/vector-virus-microbiome in agricultural and zoonotic arboviruses. The selected candidate will engage in research activities encompassing a wide repertoire of modern technologies including WGS, RNA-seq, 16S microbiomics, gene silencing and genome editing to identify target genes and microbes important for virus infection/transmission that could be further used to the development of countermeasure tools to such diseases. This position is part of multidisciplinary and collaborative activities that will require engagement with collaborators within and outside the college, including USDA, and requires dedication to activities related to insect vectors (mosquito) rearing and manipulation, and eventual support to animal. Duties would include planning and conducting experiments; writing and editing manuscripts/articles; establishing procedures and techniques; and provide educational guidance to students. The position requires the individual to display critical thinking and independent judgement as it relates to ongoing and new molecular, viral, host and vector research with direct guidance from the Principal Investigator.
Seasonal Landscape Technician I	Salina, Kansas	On-site requirement
K-State Salina seeks a temporary Landscape Technician to assist with maintaining the outdoor areas of the campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: Mowing grass; mulching flower beds, pulling weeds, pruning and removing trees/shrubs; edging sidewalks and driveways; picking up trash and debris. This position is limited to working up to 999 hours within a year starting from the effective date of appointment.
Diagnostic Technician II-RFFIT	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The person in this position will participate in the performance of rabies serum neutralization antibody analyses on human and animal sera and rabies antigen dectection on animal tissue samples. For human sera testing, the individual must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments (CLIA) qualifications and requirements for laboratory personnel outlined below. He/she will be responsible for the interpretation and reporting of results and maintaining the quality of test results and reports. The person in this position will also assist in quality assurance, including database and record management, program operations including monitoring quality control data and SOP preparation and updates. Other duties may include assisting with cell culture and maintaining cell lines, participating in communication and outreach to clients and performing quality documentation and scanning. The successful applicant must possess excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills.
Accounting Specialist	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The College of Ag/KSRE Business Services Unit at Kansas State University is looking to fill an Accounting Specialist position to complete bookkeeping and administrative support duties. This position maintains records and reconciles transactions. Additionally, this position performs tasks involving the preparation of paperwork, processing transactions, running queries, generating reports, and answering questions regarding accounting transactions. This position delivers effective bookkeeping, audit, and reconciliation functions and may oversee compliance relevant to billing procedures, privacy practices, and other regulatory activities. This position reports to the appropriate administrator.
Fellow (Post Doc)	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a full time, 12-month, Post-Doctoral Fellow position. This Post-Doctoral position for independent research including but not limited to viruses such as Influenza, African swine fever, Vesicular Stomatitis, Rift Valley Fever, Monkey Pox and other select agents under both BSL-2 and BSL-3 bio-containment conditions. Duties would include planning and conducting experiments; writing and editing manuscripts/articles; establishing procedures and techniques; and provide educational guidance to students. This position is part of a very busy, successful research team whose main goal is to develop rationally designed vaccines and diagnostics against high-consequence foreign animal, emerging and zoonotic disease threats. The position requires the individual to display critical thinking and independent judgement as it relates to ongoing and new molecular, viral research with direct guidance from the Research Science Manager and Primary Investigator. The research is conducted at the BSL2 and BSL3 level of containment and utilizes several select target animal models such as pigs, cows, chickens and mice. The position requires the acquisition and maintenance of a DOJ Select Agent clearance.
Animal Technician II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This is a relief emergency milking position. Duties include setting up milking equipment, carefully moving cows to and from the milking parlor, prepping cows properly for milking (predippping and cleaning of teats), diagnosing abnormal milk (if mastitis exists then proper milking and disposal of milk must occur), attaching milking machines, and post-dipping teats after milking. The employee sanitizes the equipment before and after each milking shift. In addition, the employee coducts regular inspection of the milk tank compressors, milk line and pump to ensure bulk storage tanks are operating correcting and cooling milk before, during, and after each milking shift. Other miscellaneous animal care duties may be assigned during the milking shift.
Animal Technician II	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position will be responsible for equipment operations, equipment, and facility maintenance, and, in a smaller portion, the general animal care and milking duties.
Animal Technician Supervisor	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
This position will function as the assistant manager of the Dairy Teaching and Research Center and is responsible for ensuring the safety of the cows and other diary unit employees.The incumbent will assume responsibility for operation of the dairy unit in the manager's absence. Incumbent is responsible for milking cows at least two days each week and for making vital animal observations during the milking process. Supervises and trains student assistants in proper milking procedures and other general dairy farm duties. This person will offer assistance when required in performing daily routines. Practices and teaches safety precautions at all times. Maintains and administers a continuing education program for all employees involved in animal care and equipment maintenance.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Pharmacology	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is seeking a pharmacology faculty member (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). This is a full-time position with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. The position is available as (1) a research and teaching appointment (tenure-track/tenured) or (2) a primarily teaching appointment (clinical-track) and may be a 9- or 12-month position based on the applicant. The candidate will be expected to teach pharmacology in the graduate and professional curriculums, and contribute to the service mission of the Department, College, and University. Specific teaching requirements will be tailored to the expertise of the applicant and the needs of the College but it is anticipated that the teaching appointment for this position will be a minimum of 40% for tenure-track and 70% for clinical track. Applicants with the ability to teach additional related biomedical topics, including physiology, are especially desirable. The overall originality and promise of a candidate’s research will be prioritized rather than the candidate’s area of specialization within pharmacology or related fields for tenure-track/tenured candidates. As part of their duties, a tenure-track or tenured candidate will be expected to mentor and train graduate and professional students in an area of the candidate’s expertise and establish and maintain an independent, dynamic, extramurally-funded research program. The Department of Anatomy and Physiology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our land-grant mission to serve the diverse people of Kansas, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Accessibility-Focused Instructional Designer	Manhattan, Kansas	Remote required (must reside in US)
This position works directly with teaching faculty, providing guidance on evidence-based best practices and teaching tools to advance the development of technology-enhanced curriculum including online, hybrid and face-to-face courses/programs. This position works collaboratively with faculty, colleagues, and the Student Access Center to provide expertise in the planning, development and delivery of high-quality credit and noncredit learning experiences. The incumbent supports university accessibility-focused initiatives using instructional design best practices and leading-edge technologies.
Clinical Prog Spec, PA Program	Manhattan, Kansas	On-site requirement
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program, within the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), is looking to hire a Clinical Program Specialist to join their team. This position will assist the Clinical Director with the administrative aspects of planning and coordinating the clinical phase of the PA Program. This position will report to the Clinical Director.
Reno County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent	Other	On-site requirement	12 Sep 2024
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Reno County, located in south-central Kansas, consists of 14 communities with Hutchinson as the county seat. The Reno County Extension office has a staff of four agents and two office professionals who serve the county's 61,516 residents. This agent will make a difference in residents’ lives through community partnerships and research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences.

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