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What You Will Do:
We are searching for a Veterinarian to manage small animals care, handling and procedures used for research in a lab conducting computer-based PET/CT imaging. This role is also responsible for maintaining and operating laboratory equipment in the microPET area; helping plan and perform research studies; ordering and maintaining the necessary lab supplies; training new personnel with proper use and methods associated with animal experiments; and developing and testing new animals models based on research needs. Provide daily monitoring of animal health for long-term studies that include occasional weekends and coordinating animal facilities for experiments. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Develops research protocols involving animals.

• Performs research and documents findings.

• Documents all findings and develop reports of results.

• Monitor the experiment conditions and make recommendations to researchers on appropriate care and treatment of experiment animals.

• Documents all experimental procedures and reports findings as necessary.

• Ensures facility compliance with federal, state, local and departmental laws, regulations and guidelines.

What You Will Need:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

• A minimum of SIX (6) years of experience supporting animal research or working in a laboratory setting.

• Working knowledge of small-animal PET/CT imaging procedures and workflows.

• Experience training laboratory personnel on animal handling and research procedures.

• Ability to perform daily health monitoring for animals on long-term studies (including occasional weekends, as needed).

• Experience planning and coordinating experiments with animal care and facility partners.

• Proficiency in animal handling and inoculation techniques.

• Proficiency with computer-based data collection and analysis, as well as PET/CT scanner operations and related software.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous experience with NIH preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus