Veterinary Technician

About the role

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all activities required for supporting and maintaining the site animal colonies and Animal Study Protocols in support of the research program.
• Care for and maintain lab animals in accordance with all guidelines, policies, and regulations to ensure their health and welfare.
• Communicate with animal care staff, co-workers, veterinary staff, supervisors, PI, and collaborators.
• Provide veterinary technical and surgical support for NHPs (e.g., animal handling and restraint, collect blood and other tissues samples, perform injections, treatments, surgical preparation, pre-, peri-, and post-operative observations, anesthesia, intubations, placement of indwelling catheters, femoral, and necropsy).
• Provide research support to investigators via Technical Request forms.
• Operate and maintain a variety of medical equipment (e.g., blood gas analyzer, CBC machine, x-ray, anesthetic machines, EKG monitors, blood pressure recorders, IV pumps, surgical and dentistry instruments, irradiator and sterilizers).
• Arrange, clean and maintain procedure, treatment, and necropsy/procedure rooms.
• Quality Control of treatment and procedure rooms including cleaning, supplies, and monitoring expirations dates.
• Calculate drug dosages and administration frequencies.
• Accurately maintain electronic medical records and update treatment plans.
• Maintain and operate equipment and use supplies according to SOPs and safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. Comply with safety policies and procedures and MSDS guidelines, including those related to biohazards and radioactive substances.
• Actively interact with customers as required to solve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance.
• Maintain required attendance levels and adherence to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels in order to ensure that assigned duties are completed.

Qualifications

Level I

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• In addition to qualifying, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• AA in Veterinary Technology.
• 2-3 years' experience working with animals in biomedical research or companion veterinary medicine.
• AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level.

Level II

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. BS degree in Animal Science, Biology or similar, discipline or AA in Veterinary Technology preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years' experience working with animals (in biomedical research preferred), of which 1 year must be with non-human primates.
• Certification/Licensure: Eligible to take the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LATG) certification.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00 USD per hour. Please note the range covers levels I – II, salary will depend on level, in addition to factors such as experience, skills, and certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to laboratory animal caging (non-human primates) and is regularly exposed to warm and/or humid conditions and chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee works in various weather conditions.