National University Of Singapore, Central Region Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights Reporting to the AV/CM Director, this person will support the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) in assuring that NUS maintains compliance with regulatory requirements, maintains AAALAC accreditation, and has an exemplary animal care and use program.
The individual will do this by performing IACUC protocol review, facility inspections, participating in the annual program review, participating in PAM, and assisting with policy/SOP development.
The services and support provided by this position are for NUS staff, students, and faculties included as part of the NUS "campus-wide" animal care and use program (involving multiple schools and departments).Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the AV and IACUC by performing the following tasks:Review the majority of animal care and use protocols (new submissions, amendments, annual reviews, designated member review) and provide recommendations to maintain compliance, enhance animal welfare, improve study design, and assure procedures are in alignment with institutional policies, SOPs, and practices.Triage protocols and work with the CM Head of Veterinary Services to assign them, as needed, to other CM veterinarians for review and approval.Attend and participate in IACUC meetingsServe as AV alternateParticipate in IACUC inspections (vivarium, satellite facilities, and investigator procedure rooms)Participate in annual program reviewsDraft and review IACUC policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
Participate in the development and review of CM SOPs relevant to IACUC protocol review (euthanasia, humane endpoints, etc).Participate in post-approval monitoring (PAM) activities, including PAM in the CM vivarium and in investigator procedure rooms.
Assist the IACUC PAM officers as needed.Develop new IACUC Policies and SOPs and review and amend existing onesEnsure compliance with applicable regulations (Animal and Veterinary Services/ AVS, Ministry of Health/ MOH)Support accreditation by AAALAC-International Other duties as requested by the Attending Veterinarian/ Director of Comparative Medicine.NUS currently support research using rodents (mice, rats, guinea pigs), rabbits, non-human primates, pigs (mini-pigs and farm pigs), fish (2 species), and amphibians (2 species of frogs)RequirementsRequired Qualifications and Experience:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years experience in the field of laboratory animal medicineMinimum 5 years experience serving as a voting member on an IACUCLicensed by or eligible to be licensed by AVS (The Animal and Veterinary Service, NParks, Singapore) Knowledge and Skill:Must possess effective interpersonal skills, excellent verbal skills, and an ability to problem-solve.Must be able to write clearly and concisely in English Knowledge of the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Singapore NACLAR Guidelines 2nd Edition, and other applicable regulations and guidelines governing laboratory animal care and use.Preferred Qualifications and Experience:Board Certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine is an assetExperience with a variety of animal models utilizing mice, rats, rabbits, pigs, nonhuman primates, and aquatic species.
Experience working at an AAALAC-accredited academic research institution with an emphasis on biomedical researchOther:Proficient in the use of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and the ability to learn the NUS web-based IACUC protocol-review software.A desire to have an exemplary animal care and use programThe ability to work successfully with people from different backgroundsCertified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) certification is a plus.A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.
It is driven by its mission to transform the way people think and do things through education, research and service.
The NUS community is distinctively global with talented students and faculty from more than 100 countries.
We invite dynamic and motivated individuals to be part of this vibrant hub which is dedicated to delivering quality education and undertaking research for the betterment of society.A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.
It is driven by its mission to transform the way people think and do things through education, research and service.
The NUS community is distinctively global with talented students and faculty from more than 100 countries.
We invite dynamic and motivated individuals to be part of this vibrant hub which is dedicated to delivering quality education and undertaking research for the betterment of society.
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