VDL Assistant Director

Working/Functional Title

VDL Assistant Director

Position Summary

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) plays a critical role in safeguarding animal and public health through accurate, timely and innovative diagnostic services. To maintain and advance this mission in an increasingly complex and rapidly advancing environment, this leadership position is necessary to support faculty and academic staff development as well as laboratory strategic advancement, ensuring the laboratory remains at the forefront of diagnostic excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.

Certification in a veterinary specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Advanced knowledge of veterinary diagnostics and laboratory operations, including data and quality management.

Leadership skills in academic or diagnostic settings.

Strong abilities in strategic planning and project management.

Desired Qualifications

Post-graduate research training (MS or PhD) or commensurate research experience.

Experience guiding and managing professional development and performance assessment for faculty and academic staff

Experience managing operational and administrative projects to promote diagnostic laboratory advancement.

Required Application Materials

Special Instructions

Complete applications received by March 13, 2026, will receive full consideration by the search committee. If suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline, late submissions will be considered until the position is filled.

Direct inquiries to the Chair of the Search Committee, Rinosh Mani (manirino@msu.edu).

Review of Applications Begins On

03/13/2026

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to unfixed animal tissue.

Website

HTTPS://CVM.MSU.EDU/VDL

Department Statement

The MSU College of Veterinary Medicine is a leading referral center for companion animals and horses as well as for livestock, laboratory, zoo and wildlife species. We have exceptional facilities, outstanding specialists and a vibrant environment for career growth in veterinary medicine. The MSU VDL is one of the premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the world, fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The MSU VDL provides full-service laboratory support in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, endocrinology, microbiology, molecular pathology, nutrition, next generation sequencing, parasitology, serology, toxicology, and virology to veterinarians and animal health partners, worldwide.

Michigan State University, the pioneer land-grant school, is one of the top research universities in the world where veterinary science has been taught since its 1855 founding. East Lansing's collegiate atmosphere is complemented by low cost of living with convenient access to large cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public school systems. In addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its numerous inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lakeshores, world-class golf courses, and ample snowfall offers a broad variety of seasonal outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan© website https://www.michigan.org/ for more details.

MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees’ work and personal life and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.