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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 8 hours 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. The Molecular Section Head will oversee the molecular diagnostic section, providing high-quality diagnostic expertise and consultation to veterinarians and state partners.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Administer a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic molecular service and 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

Daily oversight of the activities within the molecular diagnostic section of the Rollins Laboratory

Qualification

Molecular diagnostic testsNext generation sequencingAnimal diseases knowledgeZoonoses knowledgeFederalState regulationsPersonnel managementVeterinary medicine licensureVeterinary virology training

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 virology, and board certified by the American College of Veterinary Bacteriology or board eligible and 2 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience