Infectious Disease Veterinarian

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Function/Duties of Position

• Provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
• Provision of direct veterinary medical and research support for a nationally recognized research program focused on the development and use of well-characterized nonhuman primates (NHP) as research models for human infectious diseases.
• Participate in all DCM activities and directly support the Infectious Disease NHP Resource (IDR) and ID research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center.
  • The overall goal of IDR is to enhance the rhesus macaque (and other Macaca species) as a model for investigating viral pathobiology and immunobiology, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and vaccine development relevant to human HIV infection, AIDS-related opportunistic infections and other infectious diseases.
• Provide project management of non-human primates undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), including but not limited to:
  • collection of blood samples,
  • administration of protocol-related medications and agents,
  • maintenance of chronic intravenous catheters, and
  • maintenance of complete and accurate medical records for project-assigned animals.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Medicine Unit and Surgical Services Unit to provide additional clinical and surgical ID research support as requested.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of IDR, fellow ID veterinarian and the IDR team to provide professional and technical expertise for managing and conducting infectious disease studies, ensuring that goals are accomplished in an environment that is safe for personnel and research animals.
• The IDR provides:
  • comprehensive management and specialized technical services necessary for conducting complex NHP infectious disease protocols;
  • hosts and conducts NHP infectious disease studies for off-site collaborating investigators;
  • assists new investigators in their transition from research focused on small animals or humans to NHPs;
  • develops and refines NHP infectious disease models to support new research projects; and
  • provides access to state-of-the-art immunological assays and analysis and anatomic pathology required for infectious disease studies using NHP models.
• Duties include managing and training staff, preparation and review of research and IACUC protocols, participation in and oversight of research projects, performing and refining surgical procedures, developing standard operating procedures, clinical and emergency support for infectious disease protocols including research projects such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and preparation of grant applications, and manuscript.
• Serve on academic and service committees, including participation in the DCM Compliance, Education & Training Unit training program and Oregon State Laboratory Animal Residency Consortium ACLAM-recognized LAM resident program, and further the academic goals of the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), and OHSU through interdepartmental activities, conferences, and seminars. 
• Pursuant to ONPRC policy, they should pursue opportunities for research advancement through the development of external, as well as internal, collaborative activities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA-accredited college/university or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine and/or an outstanding record of research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in major peer-reviewed journals and a funding history with the NIH are highly desirable.
• Experience supporting a complex research program utilizing nonhuman primates.

Additional Details

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.