Veterinary Diagnostician & Director - Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center
Pennsylvania State University
- **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **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 PSU Beaver Campus is located in Monaca, PA, on the banks of the Ohio River in the northwest aspect of the Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area.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. The successful candidate will also serve as the resident director of the KADC. 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. Functionally, the KADC is a branch laboratory of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) at Penn State, which provides bacteriology and histopathology services to support the KADC, as well as quality management, and IT support.This primary responsibility (80%) of this position will be to provide leadership to, and serve as case coordinator for, diagnostic services to be offered at this newly emerging laboratory, including molecular diagnostics, serology, virology and parasitology. The incumbent will:* 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.* Supervise the laboratory’s diagnostic technologists, including conducting annual goal-setting and performance reviews, guiding professional development, and overseeing daily personnel management.* Participate in PADLS’ Scientific Discipline Committees.The other major responsibility of this position (20%) will be to serve as the resident director of the KADC. In this capacity, the incumbent will:* 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.Although there are no formal teaching or research expectations with this position, the successful candidate is encouraged to participate in these activities as time and interest allows. Contributions to Penn State’s teaching mission can be made by providing guest lectures in courses at the Beaver or University Park campuses. Opportunities to collaborate with Penn State/ADL colleagues in applied research projects can also be explored by the incumbent.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. The successful individual must have 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.Application Information:Interested candidates must apply online (). Applicants must:* Upload a cover letter describing their future professional goals as they relate to veterinary diagnostics* Provide an up-to-date copy of their Curriculum Vitae* Supply the names and contact information of three professional references.The position will remain open and posted until a suitable candidate is identified.For any questions or additional information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Ernest Hovingh, Clinical Professor and ADL Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our page.) **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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