/*To be considered for Department of Livestock positions, applicants must apply and submit any required application materials through the State of Montana Careers Website at Statecareers.mt.gov.*/ This recruitment is posted as 'open until filled' with a first review of applicants on April 7, 2025. * *Cover Letter* * *Resume* * *References: */Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references. / *_Reasons to work for the Montana Department of Livestock:_* *Our work matters! *We are proud of the work we do, to find out more about the Department of Livestock visit our website HERE. *_Benefits of working for the Department of Livestock:_* The ability to *work* and *play* in the *beautiful state of Montana* is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Other fantastic benefits include: * *Health Coverage* * *Retirement plans* * *Paid vacation, sick leave and Holidays* * *Work/life balance* * *Flexible schedules* * *Opportunities and room for professional growth* * *Public Service Loan Forgiveness- *Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click HERE to learn more! *About this Opportunity!* The Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL) seeks applications for a Lab Quality Manager. MVDL exists as a bureau within the Animal Health and Food Safety Division of the Montana Department of Livestock, and is a full-service, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD)-accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The laboratory performs approximately 170,000 tests per year on a wide variety of domestic and non-domestic animal species. For more information on the laboratory, please contact: mvdl@mt.gov . We seek applicants with demonstrated interest and expertise in overseeing a Quality Management System. The MVDL Lab Quality Manager is expected to oversee the control systems necessary to ensure that information generated by the Laboratory is generated in accordance with AAVLD guidelines. This position will serve as point person for all laboratory quality assurance issues. This individual is expected to work independently for routine matters and reports to the Laboratory Director. The candidate will also engage in client communication with submitting veterinarians and/or livestock producers to follow up and resolve issues related to complaints and/or nonconforming work. The MVDL is a relatively small diagnostic lab, but is poised for growth, with multiple current and upcoming advances in client service and outreach. The Department of Livestock is currently constructing a new, state of the art diagnostic laboratory building adjacent to our current location on the campus of MSU that will significantly enhance the lab’s biosecurity and functionality. The Bozeman area is consistently ranked among the most desirable places to live in the nation. A small, friendly, college-town atmosphere paired with many conveniences typically only available in much larger cities, as well as an abundance of nearby outdoor recreation, make this region an ideal place to settle. *Qualification- Minimum Requirements: * Qualified applicants will have a minimum of a * Bachelor of Science or equivalent/comparable science degree and * Two (2) years of Quality Management experience. **Title:** *Lab Quality Manager* **Location:** *Bozeman* **Requisition ID:** *25140713*