Administrative Support Assistant (level 2)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) is seeking a full-time Administrative Support Assistant (level 2) to assist principal staff with reception/office functions, sample receiving/shipping, and the laboratory information management system (LIMS).  Responsibilities include:

• Greet clients and assist them with sample submission, testing, and pricing

• Answer phones; assist or direct callers to appropriate laboratory section or personnel

• Arrange meetings for, and coordinate, Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) functions

• Maintain inventory and order office supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance

• Attend meetings and distribute meeting minutes

• Assist receiving with sample sorting, data entry and accessioning of cases using USALIMS data base

• Prepare and send diagnostic specimens to other laboratories

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding.

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a level 2 and typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  The successful candidate must possess exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working with diverse audiences.  Also, must be willing to learn about the ADL to provide information to clients. Some knowledge of veterinary terminology and diseases is a plus.  Demonstrated ability to be flexible and handle a variety of tasks is vital to this role. Rabies vaccination is strongly recommended for this position and would be paid for and provided by the University.  

The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position: 

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.  

 

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