The UK government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking a permanent scientific officer for its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) team.
The VMD said the position is an exciting opportunity to support the coordination of its AMR antibiotic sales, use and stakeholder engagement programmes.
The chosen candidate will be expected to provide quality administrative, secretariat and scientific support to the AMR team, the VMD said.
“This role will support the antibiotic sales, use and stakeholder engagement manager and lead in the monitoring of sales of veterinary antimicrobials in the UK,” it said.
The chosen candidate will be processing AMR data and obtaining statistics from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and associated agencies to aid with further data analysis.
The annual salary range is £29,082-£30,402 with pension scheme.
Those interested in applying for the position must make their application via the UK government’s website.
The closing date for applications is September 11, 2023.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
The VMD promotes animal health and welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines.
It is an executive agency of Defra and contributes to its objectives related to the protection of public health and meeting high standards of animal welfare.
Its work also supplements that of the Food Standards Agency to protect and improve the safety of food in the UK.
The VMD employs around 165 people – a mixture of scientific and administrative staff – who work at offices near Addlestone, Surrey.
The responsibilities of the VMD include:
- Monitoring and taking action on reports of adverse events from veterinary medicines;
- Testing for residues of veterinary medicines or illegal substances in animals and animal products;
- Assessing applications for and authorising companies to sell veterinary medicines;
- Controlling how veterinary medicines are made and distributed;
- Advising government ministers on developing veterinary medicines policy and putting it into action;
- Making, updating and enforcing UK legislation on veterinary medicines.
