Attending Veterinarian/Laboratory Animal Researcher - Rodent Models (⚠️Position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE) (Boston)

⚠️International relocation opportunity – position is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our client is building a new biomedical research facility within one of the most reputable Universities in the region.

This initiative, launched within the past year, building a state-of-the-art laboratory animal research facility focused on advancing work in cancer biology, microbiology, and translational science .

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and shape the scientific and operational foundations of a new research platform .

This is a lab-based role (not advisory) focused on:

• Rodent models
• Micro-surgery & in vivo work
• Supporting research in cancer biology & microbiology

What makes this unique:

• Greenfield project (launched ~1 year ago)
• ~5,000 cage facility | ~50 research team
• Access to advanced technology & infrastructure
• Opportunity to shape a new research platform from the ground up

You will play a key part in:

• Establishing and optimizing animal research practices and protocols
• Supporting and collaborating with researchers on study design and execution
• Performing and overseeing rodent procedures , including anesthesia, micro-surgery, and post-operative care
• Contributing to the development of a high-quality, ethical, and compliant research environment
• Supporting facility readiness aligned with international standards such as AAALAC International and FELASA

Key requirements:

We are looking for individuals who bring a strong combination of academic research exposure and hands-on laboratory capability — someone who has been actively involved in in vivo studies (rodent models) and is comfortable operating at the intersection of science, animal welfare, and experimental execution :

• Able and willing to relocate to the UAE
• PhD completed or near completion (or equivalent research track in veterinary/life sciences)
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory animal research
• Strong experience working with rodent models
• Proven capability in micro-surgical techniques and in vivo procedures
• Familiarity with experimental design and execution in a research setting
• Exposure to cancer biology, microbiology, or related biomedical fields
• Publications or contribution to scientific research is highly desirable