Administrative & Procurement Specialist

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

• Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations.  You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
• You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. 
• You can only apply one time to a job requisition. 
• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license.  You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

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Education & Experience

Associate's degree plus two (2) years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:  ALAT, LAT and/or ALATG certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

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.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

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Requires occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

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