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We are seeking a Staff Ophthalmologist for our Ocular Toxicology team at our Safety Assessment site located in Mattawan, MI.

A Staff Ophthalmologist in Ocular Toxicology is responsible for performing ocular exams; dosing test article via ocular injection; collecting specimens; observing, documenting, and interpreting study data obtained through OCT, ERG, and other ocular read-outs; providing expert consulting to Study Directors and clients; providing clinical consults on animals; writing contributing scientist reports; training and mentoring others; and researching new animal models for studies. The individual in this role may function as a Contributing Scientist, Principal Investigator, and/or Study Director.

Essential Functions (The fundamental Duties & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Provides eye exams/clinical consults on animals per veterinarian requests; for toxicology studies, performs protocol-specific eye exams, records eye changes data, and writes contributing scientist reports
• Doses test articles in various species via ocular injection; conducts specimen collection using aseptic surgical techniques
• Interprets, evaluates, and reports data for studies, and provides peer reviews; assists with the development of protocols, and conducts preclinical investigations, provides input for the planning, set-up, and coordination of new studies
• Research new animal models for continuous improvement of products and services offered
• Assists with creation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); addresses quality issues by problem-solving, troubleshooting, and investigating through resolution of the issue; and assists with regulatory audits
• Assists with marketing of the product line by presenting and publishing research data to the scientific community and providing consulting services to clients
• Functions as Contributing Scientist, Principal Investigator, or Study Director, as assigned

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 2 or more years of veterinary medicine Experience
• Experience in performing eye exams and/or other ocular diagnostic procedures preferred but not required
• Demonstrated knowledge of ocular anatomy and physiology of common laboratory animal species, common human ocular diseases and compounds currently used for management of these conditions
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the Organization
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice

About Charles River Laboratories

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guides us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. #DrugDiscovery #Biotech #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #CRL Website: http://criver.com Industry: Biotechnology Company size: 10,001+ employees Headquarters: Wilmington, Massachusetts Type: Public Company Founded: 1974 Specialties: Research Models & Services, Preclinical Services, Discovery Research Services, Biologics Testing Solutions, Microbial Identificiation, Endotoxin Testing, LAL, Early Discovery, Safety Testing, and Agrochemical

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