Research Veterinarian

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Research Veterinarian to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with the research investigators and staff, facility personnel, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and others to maintain a quality program.
• Responsible for directing and ensuring compliance with all regulations governing care, husbandry, health and welfare components to maintain AAALAC International accreditation.
• Holds the direct line and program authority and responsibility for the welfare and well-being of all animals approved for use through the IACUC.
• Provide veterinary care for animals approved for use by the IACUC.
• Participate in IACUC activities including post-approval compliance monitoring, teaching and training of residents and WRAIR/NMRC research staff.
• Provide periodic training to investigators and their research personnel.
• Develop, update and maintain use and care standards operating procedures according to The Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
• Interact with, and advise investigators regarding animal model selection, proposed procedures, animal procurement, coordinate housing/husbandry.
• Manages a program of disease detection and surveillance, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and resolution.
• Advise and oversee the surgical and post-surgical care.
• Advise and provide oversight on animal handling, restraint, use of analgesics and tranquilizers and methods of euthanasia in accord with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals.
• Advise on the occupational health safety program including monitoring for zoonotic diseases.
• Advise and monitor biohazard control policies and procedures relevant to the animal care and use program.
• Provide on-call availability for consultations for emergencies via telephone; share "on-call" responsibilities with Veterinary Corps Officers on weekends and holidays.
• Serves on the IACUC and other committees, as appropriate; conduct pre-review of protocols prior to IACUC submission.
• Assist government veterinary staff with the management of the off-site nonhuman primate colony.
• Provides assistance to government veterinary staff.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Must hold Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Must be American College of Laboratory: Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Certified, USDA level II accreditation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with overseeing a pre-clinical research laboratory in a supervisory or management role.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass NACI background check.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

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