Position Announcement: Veterinary Medical Officer

June 30, 2022 — USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory

As a Veterinary Medical Officer at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories you will be responsible for organizing, directing, managing and providing scientific leadership and guidance.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Conducts various tests and determines the identification of each isolated organism by analyzing data acquired from cellular and colonial morphology, biochemical tests, and molecular methods.
• Advises members of the APHIS Staff, Area Veterinarians-in-Charge, Regional Epidemiologists and other field personnel on program matters involving interpreting laboratory test results.
• Conducts developmental activities designed to improve the diagnostic capability of the laboratory section.
• Coordinates references, evaluates and interprets scientific and diagnostic reports, data and conclusions pertaining to animal disease eradication procedures.
• Collaborates, consults and provides information to researchers from Federal, state, university, and foreign laboratories.
• Plans, organizes and provides training to state, Federal and university personnel at USDA sponsored training courses.
• Attends local, regional, national and international meetings attended by others in the veterinary profession, representatives of livestock associations and industry to present scientific information.
• Provides technical direction to laboratory personnel, including microbiologists and biological laboratory technicians.

To Apply

All applicants must apply on USAJobs.gov: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/662513500. Closes July 13, 2022.