Laboratory Client Serv Assist - Veterinary Sample Processing Specialist - Accessioning

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for part-time, Laboratory Client Service Assistant. The successful applicant will be a team member in the Accessioning Lab, t...

  • 519918
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
  • Staff Part Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Staff Part Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: May 20 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for part-time, Laboratory Client Service Assistant. The successful applicant will be a team member in the Accessioning Lab, the hub of KSVDL. The primary duties entail performing all aspects of VDL pre-analytical work (receive and open packages from couriers and delivery service, organize, accession, and label samples, data entry and data entry verification). May also perform additional client services and 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 accessioning lab receives a high volume of samples and thus requires the ability to work and enter data quickly while maintaining excellent attention to details.

The primary task will be to receive and accession samples arriving at the KSVDL (Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) for diagnostic testing. This will include receiving packages from couriers including UPS, FedEx, and USPS, logging packages, opening/reviewing submissions, entering/accessioning all samples into the laboratory information management system and data entry of sample submissions. Duties will include processing and management of all outgoing referral testing and packages. Administrative tasks, including filing and scanning paperwork, or assistance with supply/inventory management, safe and accurate sample transportation, to each internal or offsite laboratories and maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of work areas will be performed daily. All these tasks are expected to be completed in accordance with quality assurance and quality control procedures with the intent of adhering to AAVLD (American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians) accreditation standards.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • One year of veterinary laboratory sample handling/accessioning
  • General experience with computer software and experience using LIMS system
  • Use of a computer to enter/generate data in VetView and Microsoft Office software
  • Knowledge of clinical specimens/testing and medical data bases as documented in the application materials
  • Animal Science/Veterinary Medical experience/education

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

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $ 14.90 - 25.32

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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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