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Research Veterinary Pathologist |
| Organization/Company |
Mayo Clinic Arizona |
| Location |
Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| Certification Required |
Preferred, from ACVP |
| Minimum Degree Required |
DVM or equivalent; PhD preferred |
| Salary Range |
Commensurate |
| Work Experience Required |
Minimum of 3 years postgraduate training and experience in veterinary pathology and animal facility management |
| Posting Date |
July 7, 2003 |
Contact: Dr. James (Jamie) J. Lee
Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Mayo Clinic Arizona
SCJMRB - RESEARCH
13400 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Email: jjlee@mayo.edu.
Research Veterinary Pathologist
Mayo Clinic Arizona in Scottsdale, Arizona has an opening for a research veterinary pathologist. This position is a research faculty-level appointment at Mayo Clinic Arizona with a joint appointment in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The position also includes the administrative directorship of the Laboratory Animal Resources Core (LARC). The Mayo Clinic Arizona animal facility occupies >10,000 sq. ft. and has an operating inventory of ~10,000 mice, 100 rats, 5-20 rabbits, and a small number of laboratory animals necessary for our surgical research programs. The current facility staffing includes a facilities manager, 8 animal care technicians, and a registered veterinarian technologist. A primary objective of LARC is to provide specialized services in support of mouse-based research activities by the intramural scientific community. These will include not only services for fee, such as the generation of transgenic and gene knockout mice, but also, education/training on the use of the mouse as a physiologic/biochemical model system of human disease. Research Resources and Services within LARC is supported by 6 full-time staff who provide services in four major areas of small animal research: (i) A mouse pathology laboratory providing assessments/interpretation of samples from experimental mouse models and implementation of a rigorous health surveillance program for the animal facilities; (ii) Laboratory of mouse genetics and gene transfer technologies that forms a functional group developing/generating transgenic and gene knockout mouse models as well as specialized mouse services such as an embryo cryopreservation, strain rederivation, genotyping, and the production/breeding of unique mouse lines; (iii) Transplantation and Flow Cytometry laboratory that includes an animal irradiator for adoptive engraftment and multiparameter flow cytometers for cell analyses and sorting. (iv) Polyclonal/Monoclonal Antibody Facility providing activities/services such as polyclonal antibody production in rabbits and the generation of monoclonal antibodies in mice, rats, and hamsters.
Requirements include a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited institution or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years postgraduate training and experience in veterinary pathology and animal facility management. Board certification by the ACVP or advanced degrees in a relevant field (MS, PhD) is desirable, but not required. Successful candidates will have experience and expertise in murine pathology as it relates to human disease; particular interest will be given to candidates whose research program has extramural funding. Appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and a full benefits package is included. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The research program at Mayo Clinic Arizona is a multidisciplinary effort, which recognizes and promotes achievement within a team-oriented and collegial atmosphere. Scottsdale is a vibrant small to medium size city, which has consistently been nationally recognized as a desirable community within which to work and live. Ample opportunities exist to enjoy cultural community activities as well as numerous outdoor activities in the region. Applications should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee:
Dr. James (Jamie) J. Lee
Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
Mayo Clinic Arizona
SCJMRB - RESEARCH
13400 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Informal inquires are also encouraged and can be directed to Dr. Lee via email: jjlee@mayo.edu.
Mayo Clinic Arizona is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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