The core duty of this position is to conduct histopathological examinations of tissues and provide interpretation and diagnostic advice that is tailored to the British livestock production context. Other duties include providing advice and contributing to the generation of surveillance data and intelligence, contributing to research projects on diseases of British livestock and wildlife species and disseminating knowledge through publications and presentations.
Responsibilities will include:
Conducting gross, sub-gross and microscopic examination of fixed specimens from production animals (mainly ruminants and pigs).
Producing relevant reports and advising on pathology findings using your knowledge of the British cattle, sheep and pig industry.
Providing scientific and diagnostic advice to other science departments and colleagues working in the wider animal health network
Collaborating with scientists from APHA, other governmental bodies, scientific institutes and academia, across the UK and abroad, on projects relevant to the British livestock industry and government.
Communicating quality, evidence-based advice and scientific data through written reports, presentations, and scientific publications representing APHA at national and international level.
Conducting gross examinations on a wide range of species in containment level-3 facilities.
Maintaining veterinary and scientific expertise through Continuing Professional Development, whilst also supporting the development of your colleagues.
Working to various Quality and Health and Safety standards, including ISO9001, ISO17025, Good Laboratory Practice, Animal Scientific Procedures Act (ASPA), Specified Animal Pathogens Order (SAPO), Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens (ACDP) guidance.
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