Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist

About the role

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources program is seeking a Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to support veterinary care and research activities on campus. The incumbent will provide advanced veterinary technical skills to research procedures, ensuring animal welfare. The veterinary technician will work in a highly collaborative environment supporting research project goals. The incumbent will review and understand animal use protocols to ensure regulatory compliance with procedures. This position will assist clinical veterinarians and may obtain and ship samples and tissues for clinical and research purposes. May confer with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and interface with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia support for imaging and surgical procedures for rodents and large animal species.
• Prepare and administer clinical and research medications orally or by injection.
• Apply clinical judgement and veterinary technician skills during health checks.
• Use animal management platforms to maintain animal medical records.
• Handle and obtain biological specimens.
• Perform procedures in ABSL-2 areas.
• Operate digital x-ray unit and software.
• Access, review, and understand IACUC-approved protocols to ensure investigator compliance during procedures.
• Effectively communicate with investigators and laboratory staff.
• Assist with rodent health surveillance procedures.
• Assist with animal enrichment activities.
• Order and inventory drugs and clinical supplies.
• Maintain and stock treatment rooms, surgical suites and necropsy area.
• Handle and administer controlled substances.
• Assist with writing and modifying applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Assist in training Veterinary Resources staff and laboratory staff.
• Obtain and maintain GLP certification to support research studies and clinical cases.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in biology, agriculture, veterinary science, biochemistry, chemistry, or field of study related to the animal science.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience working with animals in an academic animal program, a research laboratory setting, contract research organization (CRO), or in an animal hospital is preferred, including two (2) years in the relevant research specialization in rodent/multi-species clinical evaluation and procedures. Experience in veterinary procedures preferred.

Certification / Licensure: Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (RLATg), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification preferred.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education where one has gained the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the work described or the job class may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. Where specific education and/or experience is required, only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Skills

• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations and laws.
• Skill in veterinary technical procedures and effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Pay

Hiring Range: $66,000 - $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift