Regional Veterinary Scientist
Regional Veterinary Scientist
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Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology in the VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in combination with the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and National Agro and Biodefense Facility Partnership to Improve Early Detection of Emerging Diseases (https://tinyurl/vitalsnbaf) has an open 12month faculty position for a period of 4 years. Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services has been selected as one of 5 partners and will host an embedded regional scientist. The regional scientist will be expected to be involved in 4 key areas in the Partnership with the help of the ViTALS laboratory Director and Associate Director:
1. Development and implementation of regional risk assessment in coordination with NBAF and NAHLN leadership. The assessments will evaluate species priorities within the region forecast emerging disease threats and produce matrices to assist with risk mitigation strategies.
2. Evaluate current diagnostic assay capabilities and develop novel tests systems and procedures to recognize emerging animal disease threats earlier with the help of host laboratory subject matter experts.
3. Develop response preparedness with gap and needs analysis preparation of supply stockpiles to respond in emergencies and participate in realistic evaluations through periodic exercises with guidance from the NAHLN Program Office.
4. Communicate and collaborate with other NAHLN members to ensure program products can be applied to the greatest extent possible.
This is an exciting opportunity with the potential to play a key role in a national emerging disease program. Responsibilities at the VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine can be tailored to suit the candidates areas of expertise and interest in the area of infectious disease diagnostics. Virginia Tech and the VirginiaMaryland College of Veterinary Medicine have a strong program of veterinary infectious disease research and the diagnostic laboratory is AAVLD accredited and a member of the NAHLN. For more information about the college please visit for departmental information including other areas of expertise please visit For diagnostic laboratory (ViTALS) please visit: For interdepartmental microbiology program please click . Please also visit the web links of four Virginia Tech life/health sciencesrelated Institutes which foster intercollegiate research interactions. These include: 1 Fralin Life Sciences: 2 Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC: 3 Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science: Opportunities for translational research in collaboration with faculty in the Colleges Departments of Large and Small Animal Clinical Sciences the Carilion School of Medicine and the Via College of Osteopathic Medicine exist as well.
Required Qualifications
DVM or equivalent. Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services is an AAVLD accredited lab and a member of USDA NAHLN and FDA VetLIRN therefore experience with ISO 17025 standards is expected.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced training with expertise in high throughput sequencing or molecular diagnostics. In addition experience or interest in epidemiology and risk assessment would be highly desirable. Opportunities to develop collaborative research programs exist both within the college and with other life sciencesoriented departments colleges and institutes on campus.
Pay Band
Faculty; Salary
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
7/15/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
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Employment Type
Full Time
