Research Professional 4 - Cardiovascular Vet Surgeon

About the Job

Individual will serve as the lead surgeon for survival surgeries in pigs. Needs to work as a team member and leader of a surgical team. Skilled surgeon that is able or can be trained to sedate and anesthetize domestic pigs and undertake survival based surgical procedures. Assist with the hand rearing of piglets. Keep all surgical records and assist with the organization of the surgical room. Assist with IACUC and other regulatory documents. Regularly conducting experiments and procedures according to established or new guidelines and manage time effectively. Supervision: Mentor, train, and supervise undergraduate students, volunteers and interns. Operative Role: Puts into effect what is required by defined job duties and clear objectives following established procedures and protocols with appropriate modifications when necessary. Scope of Measurable Impact: Must facilitate studies with successful outcomes based on execution of proper controls. Measurable impact will also be defined by the generation of excellent team work.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a team member and leader of a surgical team.
• Sedate and anesthetize domestic pigs.
• Undertake survival based surgical procedures.
• Aid in the hand rearing of piglets.
• Keep all surgical records.
• Aid in organizing the surgical room.
• Aid in managing IACUC and other regulatory documents.
• Conduct experiments and procedures according to established or new guidelines.
• Mentor, train, and supervise undergraduate students, volunteers and interns.
• Effectuate job duties and clear objectives following established procedures and protocols with modifications when necessary.
• Facilitate studies with successful outcomes based on execution of proper controls.
• Generate excellent team work.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Preferred qualifications include expertise pertaining to surgical procedures (small or large animal).

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $63,419-$100,000 and depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

How To Apply

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