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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub** **Function:

Animal Medicine

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a **Clinical Veterinarian** . _This role must be based within a commutable distance of Cincinnati, OH and will be required to be on-site 5 days per week_ . Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates.

**Purpose** : This position in Preclinical Operations is responsible for providing clinical veterinary support for the Animal Care and Use program at the Ethicon Endo Surgery animal facility. This position reports to the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and is the backup AV when required.

**You will be responsible for** :

+ Provide high quality veterinary care to research animals in support of J&J’s portfolio. Complete duties delegated by the Attending Veterinarian (AV).

+ Provide backup support for the AV by fulfilling the AV responsibilities specified in the applicable regulations, codes and guidelines.

+ Review or consult on research animal proposals submitted for IACUC review. Serve on a rotational basis to provide veterinary care coverage on weekends and holidays.

+ Maintain the relevant sections of the animal care program, SOPs, and training documents to assure the quality of site operations and regulatory compliance.

+ Interact with in preclinical personnel to understand their research needs, engaging them in a flexible and constructive manner to address matters of ethical review with a focus on 3Rs, humane endpoints and adverse effects.

+ Train colleagues in techniques and principles which promote 3Rs, in particular anesthesia and analgesia as well as reported in the literature and communicated at external meetings.

+ Assist in the conduct of internal audits and other inspections such as USDA and AAALAC.

+ Consult on animal model development to assist researchers as necessary.

+ Position will interface with AALAC and USDA employees during unannounced and schedule audits of the animal facility.

+ Person will handle low level budget management as well as Contractor people leadership.

**Qualifications / Requirements** :

+ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Medical Doctor **required** .

+ 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine **required** ; regulated industry experience (Medical Device/Pharma/Consumer Goods) _strongly preferred_ .

+ Licensure in the State of Ohio or ability to gain licensure in State of Ohio within 6 months of hire **required** .

+ Sound understanding of applicable FDA, GLPs, GMPs, or equivalent/related international animal welfare guidelines, regulations, and requirements and AAALAC standards.

+ Experience with livestock/large animals in a research setting _strongly preferred_ .

+ Position may require approximate 10% travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Animal Management, Data Savvy, Laboratory Experiments, Organizing, Preclinical Research, Presentation Design, Program Management, Research Ethics, Researching, Resource Planning, Scientific Research, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Vivarium Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year