Job Description Summary

This position functions as the resident director and leader of TVMDL's Gonzales laboratory. The Resident Director is responsible for daily oversight of the laboratory operations, including budgetary matters, routine testing, test development, client communications, quality assurance, safety, and employee well-being. The Resident Director takes appropriate action on executive management decisions related to the Gonzales laboratory. This position proactively ensures the agency directors are equipped with necessary facts, updates and information related to operations at the Gonzales laboratory. The Resident Director serves as a member of the TVMDL Executive Committee, providing input on agency rules, policies and procedures and works cooperatively with other agency leadership, ensuring the four TVMDL laboratory locations function as one unit by promoting communication and interrelationships. This position ensures effective supervision, management and leadership of all Gonzales section staff and operations; leads by example to ensure procedures and protocols are carried out in accordance with agency policies and SOPs; and selects, assigns duties, and directs performance of professional and technical laboratory personnel.

The Resident Director fosters laboratory teamwork, cooperation, professional standards and communications; provides excellent customer service to laboratory clients; and leads and supports continuing efforts to improve laboratory workflows, physical operations and business operations, including growing the client base for the laboratory. The Resident Director is responsible for scientific accuracy, completeness, promptness and generation of laboratory results and ensures workflow coordination as well as appropriate and timely personnel management.

Position Details:

• TVMDL is considered an essential component of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and remains operational for several “open holidays” in which overtime or compensatory time may be earned.

• All veterinarians employed at TVMDL are required to obtain either a full license or a special license from the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME).

• TVMDL employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program administered by the US Department of Education.

• Occasional in-state travel is required. Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner and in adherence to all TAMUS, AgriLife, and TVMDL policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.

Performs work with adherence to federal, state, Texas A&M University System, and TVMDL safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Performs work in such a way as to not expose others or myself to hazards that are avoidable by reasonable and approved methods.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and advanced degree (e.g. M.S., PhD, etc.) in relevant field of study.

• With advanced degree - five or more years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience or other relevant veterinary work experience and at least five years of experience directing/supervising personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of basic functions and daily operations of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures.

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must have a valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Veterinarian license in Texas or eligible for Veterinarian Special License. Specialty board certification (ACVP, ACPV, ACVM, etc.)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.