Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian (Houston, TX)
Unither Pharmaceuticals
Summary
The Associate Research Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian provides veterinary medical care for pigs at our designated pathogen free (DPF) barrier facility. This role plays a critical part in the performance of all veterinary procedures (surgeries, health surveillance, breeding, and necropsies) for the xenotransplantation program. This role provides routine and emergency veterinary medical care, including writing animal medical records, as well as participating in training personnel, collaborating on and authoring SOPs, and participating in regulatory activities.
Job description
- Manage all health aspects of pigs
- Diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions
- Assist with surgery on animals
- Write animal medical records
- Operate medical equipment
- Euthanize and perform necropsies on animals
- Participate in breeding program including semen collection, analysis, and processing and artificial insemination
- Collaborate on and author animal related SOPs
- Participate in regulatory activities such as IACUC, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC with direction from the Attending Veterinarian
- Participate in training of animal and veterinary technicians
- Participate in on-call after hours
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- 2+ years of related experience working in the veterinary field
- 1+ years of experience providing large animal veterinary care with preference toward porcine
- 1+ years of experience working with regulatory bodies and controlled substances
- 1+ years of experience performing medical tests, observing behaviors, collecting samples, and administering medication to large animals
- Texas License to Practice Veterinary Medicine
- USDA Level II Accreditation
- Eligible for DEA License
- Understanding and ability to apply principles of evidence-based medicine to a swine herd with unique needs and requirements
- Possess critical thinking and problem-solving ability to provide novel solutions to medical problems
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
- Ability to coach and train team members
- Ability to author or edit SOPs
- Must not have interaction with pigs outside of the company
- Physical Demand: Lift 75 lbs to waist level
- Physical Demand: Push/Pull 200 lbs on wheels
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Employee Wellness Resources
- 401(k)
- ESPP
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability Benefits
Company overview
Unither Pharmaceuticals is a world-leading pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in sterile and non-sterile liquid dosage forms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company has established itself as the global leader in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology for sterile unit-dose manufacturing. With eight manufacturing plants across France, the United States, Brazil, and China, plus four commercial offices and one R&D platform, Unither operates on four continents and distributes products to over 100 countries. The company employs approximately 2,000 professionals and generates annual revenues of €371 million. Unither's core expertise includes innovative technologies such as Liquid Stick-Pack, sterile unit-dose BFS technology, multidose formulations with and without preservatives, pharmaceutical bottles, suppositories, and pessaries. As a pure-player CDMO, Unither offers comprehensive services from early-stage development to commercial manufacturing, focusing on making affordable healthcare solutions that simplify patients' lives while delivering innovative, competitive, and sustainable solutions to pharmaceutical partners worldwide.