Veterinary Autopsy Technician/Pathology Assistant

This position within KVDL 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 KVDL quality system, management of student workers, maintenance of equipment, record keeping related to the above activities, and maintenance and oversite of the KVDL 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.

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and 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

Additional Role Information:

* TRANSPORTING DEMANDS: Considerable: UP TO 75 pounds

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Applications close on: January 30, 2025

Level I: Hourly $24.00 - 28.49

Level II: Hourly $24.00 - 32.05

Hiring manager will determine appropriate position level candidates will be hired into based on candidate education, experience, and department needs.