East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory 10046059

Area of Interest: Health Care Support

Area of Interest: Veterinary/Animal Care

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
Support Staff

Opening on: Jun 11 2025

Closing at: Jun 24 2025 - 23:55 EDT

12

55676.00 - 65000.00 Salary Commensurate

College Of Veterinary Medicine

1051544

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversee the daily operation of the Virology/Molecular Diagnostic section of the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and supervise the technologists working there. Coordinate the purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment. Review and document quality control data and monitor test completion. Consult with clients to resolve problems and provide information. Manage administrative duties for the laboratory and coordinate process improvement and problem solving for the laboratory. Perform assays, procedures, and data entry for diagnostic purposes. Assist in the research and development of specialized diagnostic tests. Process and test diagnostic samples for surveillance projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a related biological science field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the technical aspects of the work to be performed, experience implementing procedures and programs and in high-volume diagnostic testing; experience in laboratory supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Outstanding organizational skills; excellent leadership and communication skills; experience in laboratory management; experience using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or Microsoft Office programs; experience in a high-volume diagnostic laboratory using molecular and serological methodologies.

SUMMARY OF HEALTH RISKS

Exposure to unfixed animal tissue.

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