Clinical Veterinary Scientist I

Responsibilities

• Provides daily clinical veterinary care (basic diagnostics and medical treatments) for laboratory rodents and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Coordinates study support program, including scheduling, pre-study planning, and providing direct clinical support on technical procedures for investigative staff.
• Serves as subject matter expert for relevant study support procedures and processes, including training staff, recommending procedure and process refinements as appropriate, and implementing change in coordination with facility veterinarians and scientific staff.
• Monitors active research projects and clinical cases in their area of responsibility.
• Orders and maintains necessary lab supplies and equipment, including coordinating recertification and/or maintenance of veterinary and laboratory equipment.
• Follows and assists in the development of department SOPs, BMS guidelines, external guidelines, and regulations related to animal care and use.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and continuing education, including maintenance and progression of professional certifications, licensures, and organizational memberships.
• Maintains and administers the colony health surveillance program in partnership with facility veterinarians.
• Provides general husbandry for laboratory rodents in research and breeding colonies when needed.
• On-call/on-site responsibilities for evening and weekends.
• Performs all other related duties, as assigned.
• Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience typically attained with 5-7 years in a laboratory animal facility is preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An AALAS certification of LATg is required. Individuals who possess appropriate experience but do not have required AALAS certification must obtain Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg) Certification within 12 months of assignment to this position.
• Licensed in Veterinary Technology preferred
• Must have knowledge of biology, behavior, and proper handling of laboratory rodents.
• Must be proficient with rodent procedures and have direct experience with PO, SQ, IM, IV, & IP injection, blood collection, use of anesthetics and analgesics, and provision of peri-operative care for routine procedures.
• Should possess basic knowledge of laboratory animal colony management, breeding, and health surveillance strategies
• Must be proficient in the use and maintenance of standard equipment within a research-based animal facility and be able to train others to operate the same equipment.
• Must be exceptionally organized and a strong communicator, with ability to maintain strong positive relationships with veterinary and scientific staff across multiple levels.
• Ability to work independently with as-needed supervision and guidance.
• Must have working knowledge of laboratory animal standards and guidelines (The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, AAALAC, etc.)
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• Compensation Overview:
• Brisbane - CA - US: $121,250 - $146,930
• Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on

Benefits

Additional Information

Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . Position Summary The Clinical Veterinary Scientist I will support BMS's AAALAC-accredited vivarium in Brisbane, CA by providing clinical veterinary care for laboratory rodents and promoting the research goals of BMS scientists through administration of the study support program.

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