Senior Veterinary Microbiology Research Lead

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Senior Veterinary Research Specialist to supervise technicians in veterinary diagnostic microbiology, provide leadership, and uphold quality standards within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

The role includes staffing, inventory management, QA/QC oversight, and collaboration across departments. 100% full-time Academic Professional position with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology or related field.
• Minimum of four years of work experience in microbiology.
• Training in general lab safety, Safe Handling of Human Materials, Shipping Infectious Substances and Chemical Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians responsible for work in veterinary diagnostic microbiology.
• Assure proper staffing for the laboratory and assign staff to meet needs.
• Maintain inventory and place orders for VDL Microbiology and Food Safety sections.
• Responsible for maintenance contracts for the VDL microbiology section.
• Represent the Microbiology section on the VDL computer committee.
• Oversee data and software management for equipment and enter/retrieve data.
• Monitor lab metrics and plan equipment needs in collaboration with VDL Administration.
• Approve time off and payroll submissions.
• Oversee QA/QC of media, identification systems, and antimicrobial susceptibility panels.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology

Master of Science in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks a Senior Veterinary Research Specialist to supervise technicians in veterinary diagnostic microbiology, provide leadership, and uphold quality standards within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

The role includes staffing, inventory management, QA/QC oversight, and collaboration across departments. 100% full-time Academic Professional position with a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.