IT Professional II

The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused IT Professional to support the technology needs of a dynamic laboratory environment. This role provides general desktop support for WVDL staff and assists with system administration for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The position includes delivering end-user support, training and documentation to promote efficient use of WVDL hardware, software, and applications.

A well-qualified candidate will have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic work environment. They will also have excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse teams and end users.

The IT Professional position plays an essential role in onboarding new staff, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. This individual collaborates closely with the WVDL IT team, as well as laboratory personnel, administrative teams and management to support and improve IT systems, contributing to the reliability and success of WVDL operations.

• Answers routine to moderately complex questions and provides information, creates documentation, and trains end users regarding hardware, software, applications, and technology access

• Researches potential technology purchases and makes recommendations to leadership according to work unit business needs and requests

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots hardware, configurations, multimedia, and software applications for various environments and business needs

The minimum salary for this position is $26.00/hour.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

• Familiarity with standard desktop operating systems, hardware, and commonly used applications.
• Experience working in an information technology role.

• Proven ability to advocate for process improvement and support continuous optimization across technical workflows and operational procedures.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve routine issues across systems, platforms, networks (including printers), and applications, ensuring security, confidentiality, compatibility, and optimal functionality within a multi-user environment
• Experience with system administration for platforms such as LIMS, ERP, SDMS, LES or QMS.

• Associate's Degree Preferred Minimum

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The application deadline is 11:59 pm CDT on August 10, 2025.

Paul Benedict

Phone: 608 265-7991

Email: paul.benedict@wisc.edu

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