Job Summary
Provide leadership for the necropsy, receiving and histology laboratories within the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, serve as an outreach coordinator and point person for interaction with VDL, VTH, DVM clients and Veterinary Clinics/Hospitals.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise the operations of the necropsy laboratory and receiving section and assist in daily necropsy and receiving needs.

o Oversee and train staff to function in either necropsy or receiving

o Maintain a clean and biosecure environment

o Maintain all major pieces of equipment and instruments

o Supervise/coordinate operation of the incinerator

o Oversee necropsy technicians and student workers

o Assure proper cleanup of the laboratory space and equipment

o Be responsible for hiring and evaluation of personnel in association with pathologists

Supervise the receiving laboratory

o Oversee and train staff to function in either receiving or necropsy

o Work with various sections throughout the VDL in developing best practices for sample handling and distribution

o Be responsible for hiring and evaluation of personnel in association with pathologists

Oversee and assist in daily necropsy and receiving needs

o Prosection of specimens

o Teach proper use of all equipment

o Assist in teaching proper necropsy technique to students (veterinary and technician) and residents

o Assist in interpretation of gross tissues

o Assure collection of proper specimens for diagnostic procedures and distribution to appropriate laboratories

o Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel

o Assist as needed in grossing and trimming of biopsy or necropsy tissues for histologic examination, under the supervision of pathologist or resident

o Assure proper workflow for the day and personnel assignment in the receiving and necropsy area

o Monitor case submission trends especially infectious diseases

Outreach - Liaison and point person for interaction with VDL, VTH, DVM clients and Veterinary Clinics/Hospitals

o Assure proper sample submission understanding for clients

o Track submissions for completion of work

o Participate and organize presentations and booths at meetings or organizations

Example - ISVMA convention, Mississippi Valley meeting, Chicago VMA meetings

Teaching

o Assist in procurement and preservation of teaching material

o Assist in teaching proper necropsy technique to students (veterinary and technician) and residents

o Assist in gross rounds as needed

o Maintain photo archive of necropsy lesions

Research

o Oversee, schedule and assist as available in research projects

o Assist pathologists/diagnostic laboratory faculty and residents as available in their research/scholarly efforts

Histology Laboratory

o Work with the Histology Laboratory Manager in oversight of the histology laboratory

Assure trimming of tissue for histology

Assure personnel schedule to address workload

Review the needs for staffing levels

Other responsibilities

o Meet routinely with various sections to identify issues, prioritize workloads and improve processes

Sections include - pathology, histology, molecular, microbiology, virology, parasitology, office/billing and quality assurance

o Other effort as needed to support faculty and staff of the VDL

 

Additional Physical Demands
Allergies to hay, straw and pet dander may cause discomfort based on the location of the position within the College of Veterinary Medicine.

 

Minimum Qualifications

DVM degree. Veterinary practice, diagnostic laboratory, or pathology experience.

 

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The minimum
salary starts with the range of $90,000.
Salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering
internal equity.

 

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 16, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact James Lowe at jlowe@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

 

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

 

Requisition ID: 1020992

Job Category: Technical

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

 

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

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