Boston University's National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory (NEIDL) is a state-of-the-art high and maximum containment research facility in the New England focused on understanding pathogens cause disease and is dedicated to developing diagnostics, vaccines and treatments to combat emerging and re-emerging disease threats. NEIDL laboratories are designed and constructed with the highest level of attention to community, lab safety and security. Are you looking for a role as a member of a team conducting innovative research with global implications? You can make a significant impact in saving lives world-wide through our collaborative research at NEIDL while taking advantage of BU's robust benefits package . The Research Clinical Veterinarian has an essential role supporting the broader mission of Boston University Animal Science Center's mission and will serve as a dedicated resource responsible to direct and oversee the ABSL-2, ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 research work at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL). The incumbent will be responsible for a ) providing direction to technical staff involved in daily care and clinical oversight/support for research animals, b ) assisting investigators to develop surgical and non-surgical animal models, c ) advising and mentoring staff in their professional development, d ) participating in disease diagnosis and experimentation in ABSL-2/3/4 research areas at NEIDL and finally, e ) in training NEIDL staff to gain access and work in biocontainment. This position reports to the Attending Veterinarian and Director of the Laboratory Animal Science Center (ASC). The individual is expected to provide weekend on-call veterinary clinical coverage to research animals at Boston University. Additional Responsibilities Include:
|
Please note, any individual working in the NEIDL facility and granted unescorted access, is subject
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. |
Shelter Medicine Program Coordinator | Ithaca, New York |
Cornell University | 3 Days Ago |
Animal Program Director | Research Triangle Park, North Carolina |
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | 1 Week Ago |
Senior Research Assistant | Beaverton, Oregon |
Oregon Health and Science University | 3 Weeks Ago |
© 2019 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials