Diagnostic Technician I

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant in the Virology Laboratory. The duties of this position include performing tests on various analytes...

  • 519996
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jun 2 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant in the Virology Laboratory. The duties of this position include performing tests on various analytes such as serum, fetal fluid, and tissues using Serum Neutralization (SN), Hemagglutination Inhibition (HI), Virus Isolation, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Immunoflourscence Assay (IFA) or other tests to detect titers, abnormalities, or disease and enter findings into current Laboratory Information Management System. Set up, adjust, maintain and clean laboratory equipment and maintain the quality system through document reviews, trend analysis for all tests as well as corrective action reports and ensuring the quality of test results.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Virology, Microbiology or related field
  • At least two years of laboratory experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

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

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $16.76 - 28.49

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Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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