This position is to provide technical and operational support for Dr. Jessie Vipham’s research laboratory. This role will oversee the BSL2 laboratory space, coordinate day-to-day lab research activities, maintain supplies and ensure proper stock rotation, and assist in the coordination of graduate student research projects. The position is essential for ensuring the safe, efficient, and organized execution of research efforts, as well as supporting student training and compliance with laboratory safety protocols.
The K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. The Dept. of ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries.
The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management, and agribusiness skills. Students are given sound professional and scientific skills, a broad education and experience for contributing to our communities across the nation and abroad. Students receive excellent advisement and mentorship from faculty and professional staff and participate in extracurricular activities to develop skills to become industry leaders.
This position is On-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
Skills and Abilities:
Additional licenses / registrations / certifications:
Additional Role Information:
• Ability to work safely and responsibly with hazardous materials, chemicals, and biological agents in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of proper disposal methods for hazardous and biological waste, in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in compliance with institutional, federal, and state safety regulations and guidelines.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on 07/30/2025
$20.83 - $22.98
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