Veterinary Diagnostics Liaison & Academic Educator

Murray State University; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray State University is seeking a Laboratory liaison coordinator in Hopkinsville, KY. You will route diagnostic samples, release reports, and coordinate cases while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise shipping, support biosafety and quality programs, and develop CE programs for veterinarians, students, and outreach groups. Collaboration with vets, agencies, and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating diagnostic testing workflows.
• Ability to liaise with veterinarians, owners, staff, and agencies.
• Knowledge of biosafety, quality management, and biosurveillance programs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between the laboratory and customers, routing samples and releasing results.
• Review and coordinate laboratory cases; ensure accuracy and clarity in reports.
• Supervise shipping and receiving personnel and maintain staffed Receiving Area.
• Develop Continuing Education programs for veterinarians and schools.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and provide outreach to veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Director.
• Participate in quality management, biosafety, and biosecurity programs.
• Develop procedures and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate disease notifications to appropriate authorities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Process improvement

Communication skills

Education program development

Public outreach

Job description

Murray State University is seeking a Laboratory liaison coordinator in Hopkinsville, KY. You will route diagnostic samples, release reports, and coordinate cases while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise shipping, support biosafety and quality programs, and develop CE programs for veterinarians, students, and outreach groups. Collaboration with vets, agencies, and stakeholders is essential.