This position is located at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL), in Boston, Massachusetts. The supervisor of this position is Dr. Nicholas Crossland, Director of the NEIDL Comparative Pathology Laboratory (NCPL). Hans Gertje, HTL(ASCP)CMQIHCCM oversees the day to day operations of the laboratory space and ensures execution of quality histological processes, maintenance of instruments, billing, inventory, and progress on academic and industry contract research projects.

The mission of the NEIDL is threefold:

• To perform cutting-edge research on emerging infectious diseases and to develop diagnostic tests, treatments, and vaccines to promote the public’s health through combating infectious diseases.
• To provide training in these areas of research and to support a national response in the event of a biodefense emergency.
• To establish a research facility with the highest attention to community and laboratory safety and security.

Major duties, responsibilities, and essential qualities:

• Independently generate comprehensive and accurate pathology reports and participate in peer review as communicated by the NCPL director in accordance with study director/point of control and sponsor requests.
• Enroll and successfully complete ABSL-4 training, achieve independent access, and become a mentor to train future NEIDL ABSL4 staff.
• Conduct necropsies (primarily non-human primates in addition to rodents or other species as they arise on an as needed basis) and document gross pathology findings as a means to determine gross-microscopic correlates of disease and document in the study pathology report.
• Respond to audits performed internally, or by regulatory agencies and study sponsors.
• Write and review SOPs as pertains to the scope of work.
• Evaluate and assist in the implementation of instrumentation and software upgrades as pertains to the scope of work.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of NCPL.
• If time permits, incumbents are encouraged to pursue co-investigator collaborations with NEIDL investigators/faculty members on research projects beyond the scope of contracts.

Physical demands:

Biocontainment work requires physical exertion such as walking, standing, bending, and lifting of light equipment/supplies. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time and do fine precision work. Must have good vision, including fine color discrimination, and good manual dexterity.

Work environment:

• Work is performed inside a temperature and humidity controlled laboratory.
• The incumbent consults with the supervisor and NCPL staff to improve production efficiency, while maintaining a high standard of work quality. The incumbent ensures the work is accurate.

Required Skills

• D.V.M. (or equivalent) degree and American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) certification are required.

• Incumbent must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologist.

• 1-3 years of experience is preferred.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

In order to be considered, you must upload the following documents:

• Cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position and addressing why you are interested in joining the NEIDL Comparative Pathology Laboratory
• Resume/CV

Health Assessment is required for this position including random illicit drug screening and successful background checks/security clearances as deemed necessary by BU or governmental agencies with regulatory oversight of projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

• D.V.M. (or equivalent) degree and American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) certification are required.

• Incumbent must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologist.

• 1-3 years of experience is preferred.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

In order to be considered, you must upload the following documents:

• Cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position and addressing why you are interested in joining the NEIDL Comparative Pathology Laboratory
• Resume/CV

Health Assessment is required for this position including random illicit drug screening and successful background checks/security clearances as deemed necessary by BU or governmental agencies with regulatory oversight of projects.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.