Administrative support assistant - diagnostic laboratory
Location
Springfield, MO | United States
Job description
Animal Health Division-Springfield Diagnostic Laboratory
Administrative Support Assistant
The Animal Health Diagnostic labs operate under the direction of the State Veterinarian. The division of Animal Health plays a crucial role for the Missouri Department of Agriculture and our labs help us to detect, control and eradicate livestock diseases that threaten the profitability, movement, and marketability of Missouri's livestock and livestock products. The Springfield laboratory also conducts meat and meat product testing for the Missouri Meat Inspection Program as well as milk and milk product testing for the State Milk Board.
We are looking for a full time Administrative Support Assistant to fill a critical role at our Springfield laboratory. If you have a passion for agriculture, like interacting with people and want to make a difference every day in the lives of Missourians, this may be the job for you!
Salary: $35,867.52 annually (plus full state benefit package)
Location: Springfield, Missouri area (applicant must reside in or be willing to relocate to this area). Position will be located in the Springfield Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory building, 701 N Miller Road, Springfield, Mo 65801.
What you will be doing:
- Answering phones and responding to questions, maintain a customer call log and complaint log
- Accession daily sample submissions
- Prepare and distribute monthly EIA reports
- Prepare and ship customer supply orders
- Scan and file daily bench records, submission forms and worksheets from the lab
- Scan and send packing slips daily to JC
- Maintain lab safety at all times by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples
- Perform data entry for test submissions
- Participate in meetings, conferences, and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent AND1-3 years of relevant clerical experience.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other software applications in the performance of duties.
- Ability to be both a productive individual and team member.
- Ability to represent the department in a professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize work based on the type of incoming samples.
- Ability to work independently, identify tasks, standardize procedures, and provide feedback to the program.
- Ability to work as a team with scientists and managers.
- Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Must possess a valid Missouri Driver License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent attention to detail, high-level organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Strong communication skills that will foster a team environment.
- Excellent computer skills, data entry skills, generating reports, and knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and Ideagen Quality systems (Qualtrax)
- Knowledge of animal agriculture industry or agriculture related field.
For questions regarding this position, contact: [email protected]
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- Answering phones and responding to questions, maintain a customer call log and complaint log
- Accession daily sample submissions
- Prepare and distribute monthly EIA reports
- Prepare and ship customer supply orders
- Scan and file daily bench records, submission forms and worksheets from the lab
- Scan and send packing slips daily to Jefferson City
- Always maintain lab safety by following safe handling and quality control processes and wearing proper protective gear. This includes maintaining a sterile lab environment to avoid any cross-contamination of specimens and samples
- Perform data entry for test submissions
- Participate in meetings, conferences, and seminars.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent AND1-3 years of relevant clerical experience.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other software applications in the performance of duties.
- Ability to be both a productive individual and team member.
- Ability to represent the department in a professional manner.
- Ability to prioritize work based on the type of incoming samples.
- Ability to work independently, identify tasks, standardize procedures, and provide feedback to the program.
- Ability to work as a team with scientists and managers.
- Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Must possess a valid Missouri Driver License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent attention to detail, high-level organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Strong communication skills that will foster a team environment.
- Excellent computer skills, data entry skills, generating reports, and knowledge of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and Ideagen Quality systems (Qualtrax)
- Knowledge of animal agriculture industry or agriculture related field.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
If you have questions about this position please contact: [email protected]
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