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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 4 days ago

Molecular Section Head

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $150K/yr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is dedicated to improving agriculture and protecting consumers in North Carolina. They are seeking a Molecular Section Head to oversee veterinary diagnostic molecular services and ensure high-quality expertise in the delivery of these services.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Administer a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic molecular service

Supervise staff in the delivery of high-quality diagnostic molecular expertise

Provide consultation to veterinary practitioners and producers, as well as state and federal partners

Qualification

Animal diseases knowledgeMolecular diagnostic testsZoonoses knowledgeFederalState regulationsPersonnel management

Required

Current knowledge of animal diseases and husbandry is required

Proficiency in conducting molecular diagnostic tests including next generation sequencing techniques and identifying diseases, assessing results and interpreting findings

Sound knowledge of zoonoses and reportable/notifiable diseases

Ability to read, comprehend, and apply various Federal and State regulations pertaining to livestock and poultry

Ability to manage and supervise personnel

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary pathology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or board eligible and two years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and must be certified by the American College Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or be able to obtain certification within 24 months of hire to be able to teach residents in the Zoo's residency program

Eligibility to obtain a Controlled Substance Registration Certification by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency in order to purchase veterinarian drugs within 6 months of hire

Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal, and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) category II accreditation within 3 months of hire

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary bacteriology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of North Carolina and advanced training in veterinary virology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience