Path Assistant/Necropsy Tech

This position within KSVDL exists to serve the needs of clientele/stakeholders (clients, faculty, residents, students, coworkers) in regards to necropsy, sample reception, and assistance with all activities on the necropsy floor. This position wil...

  • 520045
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
  • Opening on: Jun 9 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

This position within KSVDL exists to serve the needs of clientele/stakeholders (clients, faculty, residents, students, coworkers) in regards to necropsy, sample reception, and assistance with all activities on the necropsy floor. This position will oversee and manage all necropsy floor activities including scheduling for teaching and research, disinfection, adherence to biosafety procedures and protocols in accordance with KSVDL quality system, management of student workers, maintenance of equipment, record keeping related to the above activities, and maintenance and oversite of the KSVDL bulk autoclave and tissue digester. This position will also serve as an assistant to pathologists in necropsy procedures and sample collection from other samples (i.e. rabies testing, BSE testing, CWD testing). Some flexibility may be required regarding work hours at selected/occasional times.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years client service/communication work experience
  • Knowledge of clinical specimens/testing and medical data bases
  • Veterinary technician training and curriculum in certified program
  • Animal science/veterinary medical experience
  • One year of lab/veterinary experience
  • General experience with computer software
  • Use of computer to enter/generate data in LIMS and Microsoft Office Software

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 $16.76 - 28.49

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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.

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