Lead Veterinary Technician (CS-PRP and BPRP Containment)

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary technical support to the animals at all biocontainment levels during experimental and non-experimental periods IAW SOPs and/or protocol.
• Conduct daily observations, surgical site preparation; administer medications or other substances by injection, orally, or topically; place intravenous catheters; intubate, anesthetize animals using injectable or gas anesthetics, anesthetic monitoring and euthanasia; prep surgery site; assist in radiographic and surgical procedures; collect, store and properly submit biosamples; create entries in medical records (to include GLP-compliant entries); conduct health checks and physical exams; handle and restrain animals; transfer animals between cages/restraint devices/jump boxes; provide environmental enrichment; report/document abnormal conditions or treatment failures; pair NHPs; and ensure food/water are available IAW SOPs.
• Assist in reviewing SOPs for all functions and activities performed by Contract Employees.
• Aid in preparation for oversight visits by any oversight body.
• Advise the Contract PM regarding the veterinary technical personnel/facility/capability/equipment/supply resources necessary, advise the Contract PM regarding the resources on hand, advise the acquisition of resources not on hand, and ensure resources are in position where and when required.
• Maintain proper identification and association of animals with specific experiments IAW SOPs.
• Transport animals within the facility or to/from other facilities IAW SOPs.
• Maintain proper room designations and entry procedures and update room entry order IAW SOPs.
• Maintain veterinary medical procedure areas IAW SOPs.
• Operate veterinary medical equipment and document operations at all biocontainment levels IAW SOPs. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, imaging equipment; anesthesia administration and monitoring equipment; and clinical pathology diagnostic equipment (hematology, serum chemistry, and coagulation profiles, etc.).
• Conduct and document time/temp and bacteriological monitoring of autoclaves IAW SOPs.
• Ensure resolution of any deviations and notify the Contract PM immediately of unresolved deviations.
• Perform routine operator/user-level maintenance and repair of all veterinary medical equipment used by Contract Employees IAW SOPs and notify the Contract PM when more extensive repairs are necessary.
• Maintain certification/maintenance dates on veterinary medical equipment and notify the Contract PM in a timely fashion of certifications that are coming due.
• Process, transport, and document the disposal of waste, including general, animal carcasses, medical, pathological, chemical, and radioactive wastes from the animal care and use areas IAW SOPs. Render biohazardous waste safe by autoclaving or other appropriate means before removal from the animal care and use areas.
• Conduct and document all Core Safety duties IAW SOPs. This includes preparing decontaminating solutions, and related materials by weighing and measuring constituents, mixing, sterilizing, and dispensing to designated areas; cleaning and waxing floors, washing windows, emptying waste containers; decontaminating supplies, equipment, salvage, and other materials before removal from infectious areas, or use of decontaminating solutions; collecting, sterilizing, sorting, counting, and exchanging laboratory clothing, shoes, and towels; receiving, storing, and distributing bulk laboratory supplies (PPE, chemicals, feed, bedding, etc.) or large equipment (i.e., caging); and operating sterilizers (autoclaves).
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment on hand and notify the Contract PM of supply and equipment needs and provide quotes as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and store each shipment of supplies and equipment IAW SOPs. Shipments shall not be accepted in damaged condition, or if incorrect type, quantity, and quality, or if expired/short dated. Uncrate and assemble equipment on receipt to ensure it is the correct item.
• Complete and document all trainings as required to perform tasks IAW SOPs and policies. Enter documentation of training, experience, and professional certifications into systems of record designated by the COR.
• Travel to local (75-mile radius) research facilities to observe and learn or develop novel approaches to facilitate animal care at USAMRIID, if required by the needs of the Government with TPOC and COR approval.
• Attend continuing education annually at no additional cost to the Government with prior coordination through the Contract PM.
• Provide training to USAMRIID personnel as requested by TPOC. Some areas of instruction may include, but are not limited to, observation of animals, safe work practices, and procedures and animal husbandry topics of interest in the research environment.
• Inform Contract PM of all absences as far in advance as possible.
• Promptly report illness or injury, new prescription medications, changes in current medications, any changes in health status or foreign travel to Certifying Official (CO) and the CMA. If absent for three (3) or more workdays due to a medical condition, get evaluated and cleared by the CMA upon returning to duty.
• Enroll in and meet the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP) requirements.
• Enroll in and meet the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and Select Agent requirements IAW Army Regulation 190-17. Initiate all administrative requirements for enrollment into BPRP within one (1) month of start date. Complete all BPRP requirements for unsupervised access to ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 within twelve (12) months of start date unless extended by the TPOC and COR after review of each individual request.

Qualifications

• LAT certification or higher, as defined by AALAS, is required prior to or within twelve (12) months of hire.
• At least three (3) years’ veterinary technical experience in support of NHPs in a research setting is required.
• Experience in ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 settings is highly desirable.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• US Citizenship Required.
• Variable work hours, to include 24/7 coverage, evenings/nights, weekends, Government holidays, and during unforeseen closures or circumstances shall apply, as requested to meet mission requirements.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Secret security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified.
• NACLC/ANACI is acceptable if completed within 5 years prior to enrollment.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $83,000 annually. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.