Status: Hourly/Non-exempt

Department: Preclinical Pharmacology

Reports to: Operations Coordinator

Overview of Position:

A Veterinarian Technician I supports the animal care and husbandry services that are required for study projects in the vivarium. Must be highly motivated in a fast paced and diverse environment in playing an integral role in advancing the development of therapeutic treatments that will help people live longer, healthier lives. Opportunities are available to grow diverse skills and advance within different tracts (technical, managerial, or scientific) within the company. Must be motivated to work within an environment of excellence and close-knit group.

Primary Functions:

· General procedures such as supportive care, assistance with study related activities, and support for endpoint analysis such as blood sampling, tissue collection, necropsy

· Cleans and prepares small animal cages and large animal pens in accordance with training and written procedures

· Provide basic care and animal husbandry by changing cages and providing clean food, water, and enrichment in accordance with training and established processes

· Documentation of daily activities and study related data pertaining to animals and facility issues

· May operate and maintain large equipment

· Works closely with Operations Coordinator to ensure all animal care procedures are conducted in accordance with study protocols and standard operating procedures

· Responsible for making information-based animal health decisions according to established procedures

· Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and reporting on health and behavior of laboratory animals

· Perform routine behavioral or other animal-based research activities and procedures in accordance with training and established processes

· Perform advanced surgical or treatment procedures in support of research activities and animal welfare.

· Performs other duties, as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Basic Knowledge of animal health care

· Frequently required to stoop, bend, and/or kneel to reach and move small animal cages

· Dexterity sufficient to manipulate small animals and use a computer to document tasks and activities

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Must be able to lift 35lbs and work on your feet in shifts up to 4 -6 hours at a time

· Must be able to wear proper PPE such as company provided scrubs, surgical gowns, surgical masks, Nitrile gloves, shoe covers, eye or face protection, and head covers

· Proficiency in performing clinical observations in accordance with the Attending Veterinarian’s guidelines

· Basic Knowledge in laboratory software application and Microsoft suite

· Ability to operate independently to accomplish assigned tasks

· Ability to track inventory including study supplies and study sample inventory

· Ability to provide quality control and validation of tasks

· Willingness to train on various job related techniques

Behavioral Expectations:

· Adaptable to new working environments or conditions; fast learner and willing to research new information; Willingly takes on new diverse animal models, techniques, and methodologies and follow the most up-to-date scientific literature. Flexibility to take on diverse workflows and have the adaptability to change quickly with constant retooling to accommodate diverse client needs for building custom models and assays.

· Actively contributes to the group in order to complete tasks, meet goals, or manage projects; Actively listens to coworkers, respects the ideas of others, and aims to improve processes.

· Trustworthy and reliable; practices and encourages open and honest communication; respects and follows company policies, shows up ready to work, and is accountable for one’s mistakes.

· Demonstrates enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference. Has an eagerness to learn and a willingness to take the rough with the smooth.

· Responds to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintains good working relationships among coworkers, clients, and other stakeholders or third-party contractors.

Education and Other Requirements:

· License Veterinary Technician with New York State , preferred

· Prior laboratory animal experience strongly preferred.

· 0- 2 years’ relevant work experience Required

Physical Activities:

· Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another, sometimes is 4-6hour shifts.

· Ability to handle large and small research animals and work in a clean, up to specific pathogen free (SPF), environment is required.

· Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.

· Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

· Medium work that includes moving objects up to 35 pounds. Environmental Conditions:

· May need to handle to some chemicals that are potentially hazardous but all safety and personal protection equipment shall be provided.

Other:

· All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

· The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.

· Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

· Management may assign new duties or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job based on the needs of the business at any time.

· Employees will be required to work weekends on rotating assignment and may be asked to come in at irregular hours on occasion based on study needs as assigned by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person