Veterinarian

Position Title: Veterinarian

Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: 9am- 4pm

Work Arrangement: On Call basis- Part Time (15-20 Hours/week)

Position Summary: Engages and supports in medical device research that will eventually lead to the marketing of new products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, executes and follows up on technical, clinical, and/or medical device research projects to produce meaningful information relating to safety and efficacy leading to US FDA and TUV approval and eventually the marketing of our new products.
• Develops, implements and controls procedures related to acquisition, maintenance, quarantine and disposition of all research animals.
• Performs various technical procedures i.e. controlling bleeding, surgery, medical device implants and explants, inoculations, etc.
• Complies with regulations governing the humane and ethical treatment of animals used in research activities.
• Coordinated with, provides technical support and acts as liaison to management, marketing, manufacturing, quality and all other departments on animal research issues.
• Selects animal for specific research based on knowledge of species and established research principles/techniques.
• Examines animals to detect indications of disease or injury.
• Treats animals when indications of disease or injury are found and to prevent the spread of disease to other animals.
• Supports the regulatory submission of products to the FDA for the various required approvals. Provides pre-clinical input for revision of products prior to submission of FDA approval. May analyze collected data and study results, and supervised the generation of all clinical reports submitted to the FDA. Assures best practices are followed when performing pre-clinical data acquisition.
• Tracks metrics outcomes of studies as well as overall colony wellbeing as related to health status. Administers the analysis of tracked metrics. Uses the outcome of the analysis to optimize health care plans and policy in addition to establishing the means for optimizing the conduct of protocols.
• Conducts postmortem phases of medical device studies, autopsies and gross/microscopic pathology.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  
  Qualification & Experience:
• Education
  
  
  
  • Education Level: Doctorate Degree ( 19 years)
  • Major/Field of Study: Vetinary
  
  
  
  
• Experience/Background
  
  
  
  • Experience
    
    
    
    • Minimum 3 years
    • In monitoring and conducting evaluations of animal health.
    • Knowledge of the nature, cause, and development of diseases and the changes caused by disease.
    • Requires knowledge of the ethical treatment of animal subjects.
    • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  
  
  
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA-accredited or equivalent institution and eligible to be licensed in the State of Illinois;