Research Scientist - Veterinary Medicine

391918BR

USA

About the role

Onsite, Cambridge

About the role
Veterinary Medicine (VM), as a function of Comparative Medicine (CM), provides high quality veterinary care to laboratory animals enrolled in studies in various disease area teams within BR.

VM is looking for the ideal candidate to fill a veterinary technical position responsible for maintaining the health and welfare of laboratory animals and supporting research by triaging emergencies, treating common clinical conditions in laboratory animals, and recognizing study-related clinical trends. This position will closely collaborate with the CM organization and NIBR disease area teams within our multi-building, multi-discipline, multi-species research program.

Your Key Responsibilities:
* Principally responsible for daily, hands-on veterinary care and providing support/treatments (i.e., rounds, rechecks, health assessments, execution of treatment plans, etc.) under direction of senior VM associates and/or veterinarian(s).
* Routinely responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and regulatory protocols, policies, and guidelines.
* Routinely responsible for assisting with the veterinary program requirements.
* Responsible for pursing continuous learning/professional development opportunities and enhancing/expanding skill set as time allows.
* Other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

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Role Requirements

* Completion of 2-year degree in related field required; completion of 4-year degree in related field preferred.
* Prior in vivo experience required. Prior experience with rodents preferred. The hiring level of the position will be commensurate with prior experience.
* AALAS certification, i.e., ALAT, LAT, LATG, preferred and/or pursued after start of position.
* Basic mathematics and compound dose/volume administration calculation skills required.
* Comfort and proficiency in written and direct oral communication and data documentation skills required.
* Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to maintenance of research animals in a laboratory environment, i.e., the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, USDA Animal Welfare Act, preferred.
* Willingness to participate in split shift work, i.e., T-Sa working schedule, required.
* Willingness to participate in changes to the defined split shift schedule required.
* Availability for weekend, holiday, closures, and inclement weather coverage required.

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $69,300-$103,900/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Strategy, Portfolio & Operations

Work Location

Cambridge, MA

Company/Legal Entity

NIBRI

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

Yes