Job Summary: Diagnostic molecular biology has a major impact on animal health, disease prevention and control, and treatment methods. Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's (WVDL) mission is to promote animal and human health and the vitality of the State and National agricultural economy through the delivery of high-quality veterinary diagnostics and exemplary customer service. The diagnostic microbiologist position is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to that mission.The Microbiologist will work within the Molecular/Virology section of WVDL. The majority of the responsibilities include preparing specimens for molecular biology assays, isolating nucleic acid, performing real-time and conventional PCR assa