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Job Summary

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

Candidates must have graduated from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates or by the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence. In addition, successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and veterinary medical licensure in at least one state is required.

The Duke University Laboratory Animal Medicine Training Program (DULAMTP) is a three-year program; however, residents with prior research experience may complete their training in two years, provided the individual has research experience and has a published paper that satisfies the ACLAM requirements. Duke University is an ideal institution for laboratory animal training. The animal care and use program includes more than 15 laboratory animal species with an extremely diverse array of research initiatives.

The DULAMTP's components involve research (if applicable), hands-on clinical work, didactic learning, and opportunities to gain laboratory animal experience at neighboring institutions, including governmental and other academic institutions. Most of the clinical experience occurs during the first and third years, with an increased emphasis on the research experience in the second year, to ensure that the resulting publication has been accepted and the resident is board eligible by the time their residency has been completed. Select residents may enter into graduate school to pursue advanced research training with a resultant degree.

Special Working Conditions

Occupational Health and Safety

As a safeguard for the employee and the animals, medical examinations and risk assessments are performed.  Some immunizations or further diagnostics may be required prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as determined by occupational health medical personnel, including, but not limited to:

• TB testing and clearance;
• Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Rabies (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Tetanus (current vaccination less than 10 years);
• Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);
• Periodic physical examinations including respiratory fit tests);
• Other vaccines or testing as required by EOHW standards.

Hazard exposure

The animal facility has a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically, employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous noise, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, and animal waste products. The duration of exposure of any of the above is dependent on assigned duties. Some aspects of this position may expose the incumbent to potentially zoonotic and other biohazardous agents. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment may be required and will be provided when required, accompanied by appropriate training.

Professional Conduct and Behavior

• Demonstrates professional conduct and behavior at all times when performing job duties and rendering services to the scientific community, especially as they relate to customer service, attendance and punctuality, respectful demeanor and interactions, professional language and communications, appropriate effort and initiative, accountability and integrity, boundary maintenance and confidentiality, emotional self-regulation and responsiveness to feedback;
• Maintains professional standards and adheres to all federal, state and university regulations and policies regarding the use of animals in research while when performing job duties;
• Fosters teamwork and collegiality between the various groups of DLAR and scientific community.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

See job description for education requirements.

Experience

See job description for requirements.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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