Lead, Sample Receiving – Veterinary Diagnostics

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Health System seeks a skilled Sample Receiving Manager to supervise staff, optimize specimen delivery and ensure timely lab turnaround. You will lead scheduling, training, and performance, while driving process improvements in a critical laboratory unit.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of veterinary, medical, or laboratory experience, with the potential for a signing bonus or relocation assistance for select candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field is required.
• At least one year of veterinary, medical, or laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and support Sample Receiving staff.
• Coordinate staffing schedules and ensure operational coverage.
• Oversee daily workflow to meet laboratory turnaround times.
• Serve as subject matter expert for specimen routing and lab submissions.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement new initiatives and process improvements.
• Promote employee development through training and mentorship.
• Maintain compliance with university and unit policies; participate in audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Health System seeks a skilled Sample Receiving Manager to supervise staff, optimize specimen delivery and ensure timely lab turnaround. You will lead scheduling, training, and performance, while driving process improvements in a critical laboratory unit.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of veterinary, medical, or laboratory experience, with the potential for a signing bonus or relocation assistance for select candidates.