Animal House Veterinarian

Job description

We are currently hiring a Animal House Veterinarian at Sitec Labs in Pune which is Ciplas Subsidiary. Sitec Labs (a Cipla subsidiary) is establishing a Preclinical & Toxicology Research Laboratory as a Contract Research Organization (CRO). Key Responsibilities: • Lead and overseethe initial set-up of the animal house facility and liaise with CCSEA during inspections. • Manage contract employees and provide veterinary supportfor daily management of laboratory animal care, including breeding, maintenance, waste disposal, and ensuring good health of rodents, rabbits, and guinea pigs. • Conduct the IQ, OQ and PQ of all instruments and ensure the GLP compliance • Perform the surgical procedures, cannulations, implantations required for preclinical and toxicology studies. • Ensure quality standardsfor in-house breeding or procurement of animals. • Perform regular health and genetic monitoringof animals. • Train and superviseanimal users in handling techniques, husbandry practice, anesthesia, and euthanasia, maintaining records as per CCSEA requirements. • Participate in IAECas a Veterinarian, advising on animal testing, keeping protocol records, and ensuring compliance. • Manage SOPs, change control, calibration, and maintenanceof equipment, instruments, and IT systems. Qualifications and Skills • Graduate or postgraduate degreein Veterinary sciences. • Valid registrationissued by the State Veterinary Council or Veterinary Council of India. • 5-7 years of experience in handling, breeding, and maintenanceof laboratory animals (mice, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.), particularly inbred strains and support within the pharmaceutical, CRO, or biotechnology industry. • Experience with transgenic/knockout animalsand research studies involving laboratory animals. • Proficiency in health and genetic monitoring techniques. • Knowledge of CCSEA guidelinesand experience in conducting institutional animal ethics committee meetings. Operational details: • Location: Hadapsar, Pune • Mode: Full time, work from office • Workday: 6 day per week