University of Louisiana at Lafayette
New Iberia Research Center: Clinical Veterinarian, Nonhuman Primate
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Job Description
- Req#: req2026
- Responsibilities include providing therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic support for several non-human primate breeder programs;
- Evaluating non-human primates and monitoring animal health on various research protocols, such as safety, pharmacokinetic, and efficacy, for the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry;
- Providing support and instruction to students, residents, visiting veterinarians, and clinical veterinary technicians in the principles and application of non-human primate medicine.
Position Title: New Iberia Research Center: Clinical Veterinarian, Nonhuman Primate
Department : 901003|NIRC Veterinary Services
Responsibilities :
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY:
The mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to offer exceptional education informed by diverse world views striving to develop innovative leaders who advance knowledge. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits the University, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, sciences, and professional programs. The University is a public research university with high research activity, an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 800 faculty members. UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 55 undergraduate disciplines. Additional information about the University is available on the University's webpage at: http://louisiana.edu./
The New Iberia Research Center is a $54 million biomedical research center, which provides resources for the conduct of basic and applied research requiring the use of non-human primates aimed at the solution of human health and societal problems. The NIRC conducts research on funded by NIH, DoD and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and serves as a partner to the pharmaceutical industry. The NIRC is a Center of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Within the NIRC, the Director, Associate Director-NIRC CRO Research Director, Chair of Veterinary Medicine, Quality Assurance Auditor, Head of Sponsored Programs, IT and Facilities Management comprise the Executive Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will provide therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic support for several NHP breeder programs:
Qualifications:
DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine. Experience with non-human primates is preferred, though training will be provided. A highly motivated, self-starter type of individual is sought. Interpersonal/communication skills are
essential.Job Ad# (req2026)
About the company
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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