Veterinarian Researcher

Goldbelt, Inc.

Silver Spring, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$165,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Silver Spring, Maryland
POSTED
15 days ago
Overview:

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

 

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Research Veterinarian to provide clinical veterinary services for laboratory animals in a research environment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide clinical veterinary care for laboratory animals in a research environment
  • Provide veterinary animal research support
  • Perform routine physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries 
  • Perform clinical and surgical procedures on animals
  • Provide guidance, training and consultation in all aspects of regulatory animal medicine and science to research and support staff
  • Provide guidance to research personnel on animal model and protocol development
  • Assist with research protocol development, execution and refinements
Qualifications:

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Perform various animal research surgical procedures
  • Administration and monitoring of anesthesia for research animals 
  • Knowledge of Department of Defense and Federal laws and regulations governing animal research
  • Ensure laboratory research compliance with Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocols
  • Must be willing to work hands on with all animal experimental surgical processes
  • Must have strong communication, organizational, scheduling, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Must have appropriate license to practice veterinary medicine as required by Public Law 99-158, Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Regulations, State of Maryland regulations and agricultural code, and all other appropriate federal, state, or local laws and regulations
  • Must have appropriate education, training, and experience to ensure the facility retains Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AALAC) accreditation in accordance with AR 40-33 and DoDI 3216.0. 
  • Minimum 5+ years of laboratory animal research experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in military animal research laboratory setting actively involved in study design, or equivalent experience a plus.

 

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000.


At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

 

About the Company

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Goldbelt, Inc.

Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban Alaska Native, for‐profit corporation headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. Incorporated on January 4, 1974 following the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Goldbelt’s primary mission is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its more than 3,600 shareholders. Goldbelt first ventured into the logging and timber industry but later expanded its operations into tourism, which still remains an integral part of its operations. Today, the majority of Goldbelt’s revenue and income derives from government contracting and services.

Goldbelt’s shareholder base consists of Alaska Natives who are of Tlingit and Haida descent. The Tlingit and Haida tribes are the indigenous people of Southeast Alaska, whose rich history spans more than ten thousand years in the region. Goldbelt shareholders own the entire 272,000 shares of Goldbelt stock, representing assets in excess of $100 million in addition to over 32,000 acres of land in the vicinity of Juneau. Goldbelt seeks to honor and preserve the Tlingit culture - its history, art, dance, legends, and the traditions of its Alaska Native shareholders. Learn more about Goldbelt Heritage.

The company is named after a richly mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that encompasses 33,000 acres of Goldbelt’s land holdings— an area that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay. Learn more about Goldbelt Lands.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1974
WEBSITE
http://goldbelt.com