Clinical Veterinarian 3 ($3K Signing Bonus)

Clinical Veterinarian 3 ($3K Signing Bonus) Req ID #:  131214 Location: 

Poolesville, MD, US, 20837 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

  Job Summary We are seeking a Clinical Veterinarian 3 for our Insourcing Solutions site in Poolesville, MD. This position is offering a $3k signing bonus.

The responsibilities of the CV3 will be: Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.   Diagnose and provide treatment plans for research rodent and nonhuman primate species.  Successfully cross-train other veterinarians in those animal models, research-specific tasks and procedures learned.  Lead, train and mentor veterinary technicians in the evaluation, clinical care and treatment of rodent and nonhuman primate species.  Evaluate the skill sets and identify the needs of veterinary technicians for work in AHCS positions.  Assess and determine proficiency of the veterinary technical staff. Read and review animal study proposals to provide input to the veterinary care aspect of the research proposed. Complete in-depth reviews of protocols by non-NINDS institutes and provide input to investigators concerning their research and plans for animal health and wellbeing.   Review and monitor protocols in progress to ensure that animal surgeries and procedures are performed as approved by the User’s Animal Care and Use Committee.   Review, recommend and initiate policies, practices and procedures according to NIH guidelines and Animal Health and Care Section standard operating procedures.  Inspect facilities for semiannual, annual and periodic reviews by the ACUC, OACU, and  AAALAC, etc. Communicate both verbally and written with investigators, managers and staff regarding procedures performed and on animal health concerns. Maintain and foster good working relationship with customers/clients on daily basis. Actively interacts with management, facility veterinarian(s) and investigators as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance. Assists with maintaining accurate records of animal clinical cases and their progress via an electronic database entry system.

  Job Qualifications  

Education: Degree in Veterinary medicine

Experience:  Two years of relevant veterinary experience with laboratory animals, specifically primates (OW and NW).

Certification/Licensure: Must be board certified in laboratory animal medicine. Must possess a current state license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proficient in animal veterinary clinical care with primates, rodents and ungulates.

Must demonstrate leadership skills.

Must be skilled in data entry, Microsoft office and database record keeping.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with clients, customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

About Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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