Laboratory Administrator

About This Role

Supervise and coordinate laboratory services for researchers and instructors in the Department of Grain and Food Science; monitor issues related to departmental research and instruction equipment and facilities and recommend corrective actions to the Department Head; monitor laboratory safety practices and support faculty, staff, and students in ensuring compliance; identify and supervise the execution of changes that can improve the logistical support of the departmental research facilities.

About Us

The department of Grain and Food Science is committed to providing high-quality education, advancing innovation in grain and food science research, and building strong industry partnerships to meet the evolving needs of global food systems.

Our faculty includes several current and former Grain and Food Science members who are ranked among the world's top 2% of researchers in a 2020 Stanford University study.

For more than 110 years, Kansas State University has been a global leader in flour milling and industry-focused education. Since 1951, it has remained one of the few institutions worldwide to offer four-year bachelor's degrees in Bakery Science and Management, Feed and Pet Food Science, Food Science, and Milling Science and Management.

Our internationally recognized graduate program also provides a wide range of opportunities for both applied and fundamental research, leading to master's and doctoral degrees in grain science, food science, and related fields.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

* Requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager.

The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the comprehensive understanding of animal health principles, regulatory frameworks and analytical skills necessary to oversee operations, evaluate program effectiveness and design improvements. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.

Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* -Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, engineering or related discipline

* Master's degree in a science discipline

* 5-Years relevant experience

Additional Role Information:

* -Valid Driver's License

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. KSU Page Up online application

2. Letter of Interest

3. Three contacts for references with phone numbers and email addresses listed

Application Window

Applications close on:8/16/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$60,000.00-$75,791.00

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship:

Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job's occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate's qualifications (such as…