Veterinary Diagnostician & Director – Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center

Position Specifics

The Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center (KADC) is being established at The Pennsylvania State University Beaver Campus, to be part of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS). The KADC is seeking a Veterinary Diagnostician to oversee diagnostic services, in support of the laboratory’s mission to protect the health and productivity of Pennsylvania’s poultry and livestock, ensure food safety, and protect human health.

This full-time, 48-week, non-tenure track position will be filled at the Assistant Clinical, Associate Clinical, or Clinical Professor level in the faculty of the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences. The KADC will be the fourth laboratory in the PADLS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, accessioning, and testing of diagnostic samples.
• Review and approve diagnostic test results and release reports to clients.
• Ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality management system.
• Introduce new diagnostic tests in accordance with the laboratory’s workplan, including establishing necropsy services at the KADC.
• Serve as case coordinator for diagnostic services to be offered at this newly emerging laboratory, including molecular diagnostics, serology, virology and parasitology.
• Serve as prime administrator for this branch laboratory, ensuring implementation of the KADC workplan, including preparing for, and obtaining American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) accreditation, and achieving status as a National Animal Health Network (NAHLN) laboratory.
• Oversee financial operations of the KADC, working with Penn State financial personnel and units to acquire and manage funding opportunities.
• Participate in PADLS activities, such as the PA Animal Health and Diagnostic Commission meetings, and monthly Resident Director Committee meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide a vision for the future of the KADC, based on input from clients and stakeholders, in conjunction with the ADL at University Park, and in light of emerging trends and demands in veterinary diagnostics.

Requirements

• A DVM, or DVM-equivalent, degree, obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education is strongly preferred, as is post-DVM training and/or board certification in a relevant field.
• Experience with the range of testing to be conducted at the KADC.
• Experience at an AAVLD and/or NAHLN diagnostic laboratory is preferred, as is familiarity with common agricultural livestock and/or poultry production systems in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Experience with the range of testing to be conducted at the KADC.
• Familiarity with common agricultural livestock and/or poultry production systems in Pennsylvania.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Technical expertise in veterinary diagnostics.
• Ability to manage and supervise laboratory personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• A generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.