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Diagnostic Veterinary Toxicologist – North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL)
North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) invites applications for a Diagnostic Veterinary Toxicologist. This is a non‑tenure track position in a fully accredited diagnostic laboratory and NAHLN member.
Toxicology board certification or eligibility and a DVM degree or PhD in related field is required. Preference will be given to board‑certified (DABVT or DABT) individuals, those with a PhD in analytical chemistry and candidates with experience in toxicology. Candidates who have finished residency and are studying for boards are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Serve as Section Head of toxicology, overseeing the daily operation in the toxicology lab and supervising toxicology lab chemists.
Accurately interpret and communicate toxicology and ancillary test results to clientele.
Participate in the laboratory’s quality system.
Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory director.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to the position.
Opportunities for collaborative research and teaching exist.
Minimum Qualifications
DVM degree or PhD in a related field.
Post‑graduate training or experience in toxicology.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
DVM or PhD in analytical chemistry.
Experience in veterinary practice and veterinary diagnostics.
DABVT or DABT certification, eligibility or partial completion of boards.
Graduate of AVMA‑accredited college of veterinary medicine or equivalence certification.
Personnel management experience.
Experience with liquid and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and ICP‑mass spectrometry.
Experience with quality assurance system.
Interest in training residents.
Benefits Outstanding benefits include fully funded health insurance for both individual and family plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; generous retirement, tuition waiver for employee and discounted tuition for spouse/dependents. Candidates are eligible for national and state veterinary loan repayment programs and prior individuals have obtained loan repayment awards.
Location and Community NDSU is the state’s land‑grant institution, and the diagnostic lab is located within the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. NDSU ranks high in the National Science Foundation’s institution rankings and has been designated an R1 research institution. The Fargo – Moorhead community is located on the North Dakota/Minnesota state line and boasts a bustling economy, several universities/colleges of higher learning, excellent schools, safe clean neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and diverse community activities.
Fargo – Moorhead can offer access to numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and access to lakes country in both states. Fargo ranks as one of the country’s most livable cities and is affordable with relatively low cost of living.
Successful candidate will join staff housed in a new facility as of Fall 2017. For further information about this position including information about the laboratory, please visit www.vdl.ndsu.edu.
Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brett Webb, at brett.webb@ndsu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off‑campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
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Toxicology board certification or eligibility and a DVM degree or PhD in related field is required. Preference will be given to board‑certified (DABVT or DABT) individuals, those with a PhD in analytical chemistry and candidates with experience in toxicology. Candidates who have finished residency and are studying for boards are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Serve as Section Head of toxicology, overseeing the daily operation in the toxicology lab and supervising toxicology lab chemists.
Accurately interpret and communicate toxicology and ancillary test results to clientele.
Participate in the laboratory’s quality system.
Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory director.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical to the position.
Opportunities for collaborative research and teaching exist.
Minimum Qualifications
DVM degree or PhD in a related field.
Post‑graduate training or experience in toxicology.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
DVM or PhD in analytical chemistry.
Experience in veterinary practice and veterinary diagnostics.
DABVT or DABT certification, eligibility or partial completion of boards.
Graduate of AVMA‑accredited college of veterinary medicine or equivalence certification.
Personnel management experience.
Experience with liquid and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and ICP‑mass spectrometry.
Experience with quality assurance system.
Interest in training residents.
Benefits Outstanding benefits include fully funded health insurance for both individual and family plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; generous retirement, tuition waiver for employee and discounted tuition for spouse/dependents. Candidates are eligible for national and state veterinary loan repayment programs and prior individuals have obtained loan repayment awards.
Location and Community NDSU is the state’s land‑grant institution, and the diagnostic lab is located within the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station. NDSU ranks high in the National Science Foundation’s institution rankings and has been designated an R1 research institution. The Fargo – Moorhead community is located on the North Dakota/Minnesota state line and boasts a bustling economy, several universities/colleges of higher learning, excellent schools, safe clean neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and diverse community activities.
Fargo – Moorhead can offer access to numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and access to lakes country in both states. Fargo ranks as one of the country’s most livable cities and is affordable with relatively low cost of living.
Successful candidate will join staff housed in a new facility as of Fall 2017. For further information about this position including information about the laboratory, please visit www.vdl.ndsu.edu.
Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brett Webb, at brett.webb@ndsu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off‑campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
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