Diagnostic Technician I

Davita Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory seeks a Research Assistant to perform various laboratory tests and maintain quality standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s in a related field and a passion for virology and microbiology. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years relevant experience required.
• Bachelor's in Virology, Microbiology preferred.
• Laboratory experience and excellent communication skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on serum, fetal fluid, and tissues using various methodologies.
• Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment.
• Ensure quality of test results through document reviews and trend analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Virology, Microbiology or related field

High school diploma

Job description

About This Role

The Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (KSVDL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant in the Virology Laboratory. The duties of this position include performing tests on various analytes such as serum, fetal fluid, and tissues using Serum Neutralization (SN), Hemagglutination Inhibition (HI), Virus Isolation, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and Immunoflourscence Assay (IFA) or other tests to detect titers, abnormalities, or disease and enter findings into current Laboratory Information Management System. Set up, adjust, maintain and clean laboratory equipment and maintain the quality system through document reviews, trend analysis for all tests as well as corrective action reports and ensuring the quality of test results.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Virology, Microbiology or related field


• At least two years of laboratory experience


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication 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 for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $16.76 - 28.49