Administrative & Procurement Specialist _ Center for Comparative Research

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ordering and maintaining appropriate animal inventories, food and bedding inventories, and providing administrative support for the animal laboratories within the Center for Comparative Research.

Requirements

• Associate's degree plus two (2) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for supply chain coordination
• Attention to detail is a must.

Nice To Haves

• ALAT, LAT and/or ALATG certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all animal orders clarifying unclear items, making sure of the specific model & strain of animal.
• Oversees all shipping and receiving arrangement of animals (USDA and Non-USDA) nationally as well as internationally, comparing items received to items orders, resolving shipments in error with vendors.
• Enters all animal related information into the lab database system and produces a delivery sheet as well as cage cards for each animal noting any specific/special information the investigator needs to know for each animal.
• Locates new vendors when there is need for specific animals or if a current vendor does not have what is required for the investigator.
• Orders general and specialized food and bedding for all animals.
• Assists in other administrative/clerical tasks as needed (including complex correspondence that may not conform to pre-established standards, answering telephone, scheduling meetings, maintaining department files, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree