Laboratory Administrator Supervisor - Rabies

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is in search of a Laboratory Administrator Supervisor. The primary duties of this position will be as a supervisor in the Mailroom and Sample accessioning area of the Rabies Laboratory. This essential pos...

  • 520393
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Closing on: Sep 30 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is in search of a Laboratory Administrator Supervisor. The primary duties of this position will be as a supervisor in the Mailroom and Sample accessioning area of the Rabies Laboratory. This essential position within KVDL exists to serve the needs of both the clientele of and testing teams in the Rabies Laboratory in regards to overseeing the efficient and timely operations of sample package intake into the laboratory, accessioning of samples, and sample transfer to other sections as needed. This position will oversee all serology submissions and may also be involved in special projects dealing with client-oriented tasks pertaining to samples and process improvements. This position will also be responsible for monitoring and maintaining inventory in the mailroom and accessioning area. Some flexibility may be required regarding work hours at selected/occasional times.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in a related area and or at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Competent computer skills including word processing, databases, spreadsheets and data entry
  • Greater than 2 years of management and supervisory experience
  • General experience with computer databases and experience using LIMS systems Use of a computer to enter/generate data in LIMS and Microsoft Office Software
  • Knowledge of clinical specimens/testing and medical data bases as documented in the application materials
  • Experience or education in a health-related or animal science field
  • Knowledge of CLIA requirements
  • The successful applicant must have the excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to work as a team member. They must have strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and troubleshooting/critical thinking 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 information for three professional references

Application Window

Applications close on: September 30, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$27.54 - $36.44 per hour

 

 

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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.

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