Veterinarian

Argenta Holdco Limited; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argenta is seeking a Veterinarian to oversee research services and animal care for studies at our Oakland site. The role includes mentoring investigators and technicians, coordinating daily workloads, and ensuring GCP protocol training and data QC are in place.

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a current license are required, with travel as needed. Strong communication, analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style are essential to ensure animal welfare and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university.
• Current veterinary license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Research Services with mentoring of investigators and Animal Care Technicians.
• Oversee daily workload for Animal Care Technicians on projects.
• Ensure training on GCP and study protocols is documented.
• Maintain health and well-being of on-site animals in compliance with guidelines.
• Assist with QA audits and data QC.

Skills

Veterinary leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaborative style

GCP experience

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

EDC systems

Job description

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.

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  • We are team players;
  
  
  • We are doers;
  
  
  • We are customer-centric;
  
  
  • We are innovators.
  
  
  
  

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.

TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Veterinarian at our Oakland, NE location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Head of Research Services with mentoring of new and/or existing Investigators and Animal Care Technicians

• Oversee daily workload for Animal Care Technicians on assigned projects.


• Coordinates and conducts GCP and study protocol training at study sites and assures training is documented


• Establishes rapport with study site staff to assure compliance with the protocol, applicable regulatory and guidance documents, SOPs, and all study activities


• Provides tracking and Quality Control (QC) of data as required and assists with responses to QA audits


• Mastery of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)


• Monitors and maintains the health and well-being of on-site animals in compliance with animal use guidelines.


• Mastery of USDA guidelines and IACUC protocols in relation to animal care


• Advises MVS management regarding IVP/CVP and study materials management

About You:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from accredited university program

• Current Veterinary license in good standing

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a scientific discipline and/or veterinary experience


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Experience working with EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture) is a plus


• Experience in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), data management, quality control and/or quality assurance is preferred


• Must possess a valid driver’s license and proper travel documentation i.e., passport, and have the ability to travel


• A collaborative working style to be able to lead and motivate people at all levels and across all functions in an organization


• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Ability to think outside of the box and develop flexible approaches to resolve complex issues
  

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued. At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer