The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) develops and applies state-of-the-art diagnostic methodology to improve animal health and marketability, to protect the public health and to assist in the preservation of the human-animal bond through the principles of One Health. For additional information on the UKVDL, please click here.

This customer service-oriented position in the Diagnostic Services Department is a vital member of the team and is responsible for obtaining information to facilitate services and provide details to clients to help satisfy their questions and concerns. Responsibilities include: Reconciling paperwork with specimen(s), uniquely identifying each accession and related specimens, processing and routing all specimens to lab sections, entering case data into LIMS system and proofing those entries. All lab sections are dependent on the efficiency of this department. Diagnostic Services also offers account and financial support to the Business Office.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent customer & communication skills, attention to details, trustworthiness, work independently, multitask, efficient, dependable, initiative & basic cash handling skills.

This position is located at the Coldstream Research Campus off Newtown Pike (great location and free parking).

As a part of the University of Kentucky, we also offer exceptional benefits. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a supportive workplace with professional development opportunities, including a formal mentoring program and staff development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.