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Part-Time Research Technologist - Comparative

Penn State University · Hershey, PA · 25 mo ago
AnalystPart-time

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time, project-oriented technologist to assist the veterinary and research staff with animal handling, treatments, and data acquisition for various research projects.

  • Administer medications via different routes.
  • Provide other forms of treatment per the clinical veterinarians’ direction.
  • Record animal observations and experimental data.
  • Utilize proper sterile techniques in handling medications, catheters, and medical equipment.
  • Recognize changes in the proper function of biomedical equipment, monitor information, and take proper action to correct and notify appropriate support personnel as needed.
  • Restrain animals for blood samples, catheter insertion, and other tests as needed.
  • Maintain detailed, accurate records of animals, data, medications, intake, and output daily.
  • Understand and follow verbal and written orders given by the Principal Investigators, Clinical Veterinarians, Research Support Specialists, and Facility Managers/Supervisors.
  • Collect samples from animals and process as required by the project.
  • React properly to and follow in-house procedures for handling alarms and power failures.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and at least 2 years of college-level coursework.
  • Successfully complete the following clearances:
    • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
    • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

Campus Security and Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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