科學主任(醫務) 的主要職責是研究、開發和審核現有和新的測試方法；開發、建議和檢討實驗室的標準、品質控制指引，以及生物安全和生物保安措施； 進行獲指派有關檢測及診斷動物疾病和人畜共通病，以及檢測化學物殘餘的實驗室工作；就制訂有關實驗室測試的政策和措施提供技術意見，並向各方人士傳達相關資料；就有關動物疾病和人畜共通病，以及化學物殘餘測試事宜，與政府部門、其他機關以及教育和研究機構聯絡；以及向獸醫實驗室技術員職系人員提供培訓和技術支援。

(註：須不定時及輪班工作；以及在新界地區工作。)

A Scientific Officer (Medical) is mainly deployed on conducting research, development and validation of existing and new test methods; developing, recommending and reviewing laboratory standards, quality control guidelines, biosafety and biosecurity measures; performing assigned laboratory work relating to detection and diagnosis of animal diseases and zoonoses, and detection of chemical residues; providing technical advice for formulating policies and measures relating to laboratory testing and communicating relevant information to various parties; liaising with government departments, other authorities, and educational or research institutes in research studies relating to animal diseases and zoonoses, and chemical residue testing; and providing training and technical support to officers in Veterinary Laboratory Technician grade.

(Note : May be required to work irregular hours and shifts; work in the New Territories.)