Director of Microbiology and Molecular Medicine at Zoetis, Inc. in parsippany, New Jersey

Job Description:

ROLE DECRIPTION:

Zoetis Reference Laboratories (ZRL) is currently seeking a full time veterinary clinical microbiologist to oversee the Microbiology and Molecular Services for the national ZRL network of laboratories (multiple US locations). Zoetis Reference lab is a new division of Zoetis Global Diagnostics and currently includes legacy Phoenix, ZN, and Ethos laboratories.

Responsibilities of this role will include oversight of the national Microbiology and Molecular services, including technical oversight over the laboratory technicians, and SOPs in these 2 areas. Some interpretation of microbiology and molecular results as well as consultation with veterinarian clients is also expected.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for supporting the veterinary community. This is a values-driven organization where service is priority.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Overseeing the Microbiology and Molecular services Cytopathology Service and ensuring that veterinarian clients reliably receive high quality results as relates to these areas.


• Assist in development of the microbiology and molecular teams, including recruitment and hiring, periodic performance evaluation, professional development, and engagement in the clinical service.


• Fostering a positive, collaborative relationship within the microbiology and molecular teams and between those team members ZRL and global diagnostics colleagues


• Facilitating opportunities for continuing education, mentorship, and participation in laboratory improvement initiatives or other projects, as appropriate


• Supporting standardization of equipment and processes relevant to the microbiology and molecular services and ensuring that all quality standards are met


• Identifying and implementing ways to improve the service and/or resolve problems, including the development, validation and publication of new assays and techniques


• A member of the Global Diagnostic Medical Leadership Team and Liaising between ZRL and others on the leadership teams


• Assisting in global expansion of ZRL and the development and support of point of care microbiology and molecular applications.


• Participating in and contributing to the quality assurance program, new test suggestions, and new test validation across ZRL


• Supervising and assisting in training the laboratory technicians/assistants


• Participating in continuing education programs for our clients, in the lab or in clinic, or at larger conferences, if desired

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DVM (or equivalent); Advanced training and background in veterinary microbiology and molecular diagnostic medicine required.


• Diplomate of the ACVM and/or PhD in clinical veterinary microbiology desired.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Commitment to ensuring high quality service and results


• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; should have proven skills as an effective team player


• Professional presence


• Ability to motivate and empower all team members and colleagues


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytic and problem-solving abilities


• Strong organizational skills


• Strong diagnostic skills in Clinical Microbiology and Molecular Medicine


• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects and to work at a fast pace while ensuring the high level of quality that is expected


• Flexibility to changing methods and technologies

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Apply Now