Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Specialist

Job Title: Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Specialist to provide remote technical oversight, diagnostic data evaluation, and quality support for veterinary laboratory services. The role focuses on reviewing laboratory test results, assessing diagnostic methodologies, monitoring analytical quality, and supporting the interpretation of findings related to animal health and disease surveillance.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of veterinary diagnostics, laboratory quality systems, microbiology, clinical pathology, molecular testing, and diagnostic data management. This is a fully remote technical position involving digital laboratory record review, analytical assessment, quality monitoring, scientific documentation, and virtual collaboration with veterinary laboratories and animal health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Review veterinary diagnostic laboratory reports covering hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, serology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Evaluate laboratory test data for consistency, completeness, analytical validity, and compliance with documented testing procedures.
• Assess diagnostic methodologies used for identifying infectious diseases, parasitic conditions, metabolic disorders, and other animal health concerns.
• Review laboratory documentation relating to PCR, ELISA, antigen detection, antibody testing, culture-based methods, and other diagnostic techniques.
• Analyze diagnostic trends and laboratory surveillance data across livestock, companion animals, poultry, and other animal populations.
• Evaluate quality control records, proficiency testing results, analytical controls, and laboratory performance indicators.
• Review standard operating procedures, test validation documents, equipment performance records, and analytical method documentation.
• Identify potential sources of analytical variation, inconsistent results, contamination risks, and data integrity issues.
• Assess laboratory quality assurance procedures and recommend improvements to testing documentation and result management.
• Support the review of diagnostic assay validation and verification data, including sensitivity, specificity, repeatability, and reproducibility assessments.
• Evaluate molecular diagnostic datasets and review relevant amplification curves, control results, and assay performance indicators.
• Analyze microbiological and antimicrobial susceptibility testing reports to identify patterns and potential surveillance concerns.
• Review specimen traceability records, digital accession information, sample identification data, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Support laboratory data standardization and integration with veterinary information systems and diagnostic reporting platforms.
• Develop analytical summaries, diagnostic trend reports, quality dashboards, and technical performance assessments.
• Coordinate remotely with veterinary pathologists, laboratory managers, microbiologists, molecular scientists, and animal health specialists.
• Provide technical guidance on diagnostic documentation, laboratory workflow improvement, and quality management practices.
• Review relevant scientific literature and updates in veterinary diagnostic techniques, laboratory standards, and emerging animal diseases.
• Support investigations into unusual diagnostic trends by reviewing available laboratory records and escalating findings to authorized veterinary professionals.
• Maintain organized digital records of laboratory reviews, quality observations, analytical assessments, and technical recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Animal Health, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or specialist qualification in Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Veterinary Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, or Laboratory Medicine is an advantage.
• Significant professional experience in veterinary diagnostic laboratories, animal disease testing, laboratory quality assurance, or diagnostic data evaluation.
• Strong understanding of veterinary laboratory disciplines, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, and serology.
• Knowledge of molecular diagnostic techniques such as PCR, real-time PCR, and other nucleic acid-based testing methods.
• Familiarity with ELISA, immunoassays, antigen detection, antibody testing, and diagnostic assay performance evaluation.
• Experience reviewing laboratory reports, quality control records, test validation documentation, and diagnostic datasets.
• Understanding of analytical sensitivity, specificity, precision, accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality management principles and relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable veterinary laboratory requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), electronic diagnostic records, and data traceability procedures.
• Ability to interpret laboratory performance indicators and identify analytical inconsistencies or quality concerns.
• Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization using Excel, R, Python, or equivalent tools is an advantage.
• Understanding of biosafety, biosecurity, specimen traceability, and laboratory contamination prevention principles.
• Ability to prepare clear technical reports, quality assessments, and scientific summaries.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written communication and virtual coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical assignments in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• 100% remote working arrangement from home.
• Opportunity to support veterinary diagnostics, animal health monitoring, and disease surveillance.
• Exposure to modern diagnostic methodologies, laboratory quality systems, and digital laboratory platforms.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary veterinary, scientific, and laboratory teams.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and relevant professional experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience, diagnostic testing knowledge, quality assurance expertise, and relevant academic or professional qualifications.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Specialist (UAE Remote)

Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.

• Role Scope: This position is limited to remote review of digital laboratory records, diagnostic data analysis, quality assurance documentation, assay performance evaluation, surveillance reporting, and technical recommendations. Physical animal examinations, specimen collection, sample reception, labeling, preparation, testing, culture work, microscopy, molecular laboratory procedures, equipment operation, calibration, and laboratory inspections must be performed by qualified local personnel in appropriately equipped facilities. Clinical diagnoses, treatment decisions, veterinary interpretations requiring professional judgment, animal health declarations, and clinical sign-offs must be made by appropriately licensed veterinary professionals. Formal diagnostic certifications, regulated disease notifications, laboratory accreditation decisions, regulatory submissions, and statutory reporting must be completed by authorized professionals.