Supervisor, Veterinary Microbiologist

Oversee a small, cross-trained microbiology team, including task delegation, workflow coordination, mentoring, and professional development. Provide leadership for the laboratory's participation in federal surveillance and regulatory programs, including the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) and United States Department of Agriculture antimicrobial resistance (AMR) initiatives, ensuring compliance with program requirements, data integrity, and timely reporting. Foster a collaborative, positive laboratory culture and ensure team adherence to laboratory safety, biosafety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards. Coordinate staffing, training, and cross-training to maintain flexibility and operational readiness. Review and interpret complex diagnostic cases across PCR, NGS, virology, serology, bacteriology (including antimicrobial susceptibility), and parasitology. Communicate results and provide technical guidance to clients, including state and federal regulatory agencies. Troubleshoot testing issues and ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory results. Maintain and improve quality management systems, including SOP review, internal audits, proficiency testing, and documentation. Ensure all laboratory procedures and record keeping meet accreditation, regulatory, and biosafety standards. Oversee internal processes to ensure reproducibility, accuracy, and compliance across testing platforms. Lead internal assay development, optimization, validation, and implementation to expand laboratory diagnostic capabilities. Introduce new methodologies and technologies to improve laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and scientific rigor. Evaluate and recommend improvements in laboratory workflows, instrumentation, and testing approaches. Represent the laboratory professionally at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements, supporting outreach to regulatory agencies, industry partners, ad the veterinary community. Lead and contribute to laboratory research initiatives that enhance diagnostic capabilities and surveillance efforts. Support the education and training of veterinary students in core diagnostic and elective rotations through case discussion, laboratory instruction, and mentorship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Broad knowledge of veterinary microbiology, including PCR, NGS, virology, serology, bacteriology (including antimicrobial susceptibility), and parasitology. Skilled in interpreting diagnostic cases, understanding regulatory testing programs (e.g., USDA APHIS NAHLN), and ability to provide guidance to clients. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small, cross-trained laboratory team. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of and skilled in teaching veterinary students in discussion-based learning. Skilled in use of veterinary diagnostic laboratory environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a small, cross-trained laboratory team.