If you are a student pursuing an Associate’s, bachelor’s, or PhD in veterinary sciences this opportunity is for you!
Embark on a journey of discovery and compassion with our Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse Internship. Delve into the intricate world of rodent care and welfare, explore diverse housing styles, and engage in enriching studies while being an integral part of our dynamic team, where every day brings new opportunities for growth and learning.
Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse Intern to join our Animal Quality team in this paid summer internship. This role will work at both our Germantown, NY and Rensselaer, NY sites.
The Pay: $20.00 per hour.
The Internship:
Our Animal Quality department works with Taconic’s animals and staff to ensure our animals receive the best care possible. The Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse Preceptorship will allow a student to increase their experience in the many different aspects of Laboratory Veterinary Nurse duties, including a deep understanding of rodent care and welfare. The student will get the opportunity to see multiple types of housing styles, why the style is chosen for the health status, and the differences between them. You can deepen your understanding of genetics and embryology, perform your own enrichment studies, discuss career options in the laboratory animal medicine field, and be a valued member of our team. The Animal Quality department works with our surgical departments to ensure aseptic technique is being used during surgical procedures and observation of the procedures is part of the curriculum. Biosecurity risks and decisions such as how we transfer supplies from one barrier to another is covered too! No two days are ever the same and there is always something to learn, so come learn with us!
A Laboratory Animal Veterinary Nurse Intern can expect to:

• Assist in training of others; identify a process that needs additional training, create a presentation on your plan and present to the Veterinary Sciences and Leadership team.
• Participate in the care of specialized animal models (i.e. arthritis model, humanized models) and help discover innovative palliative care options.
• Become familiar with rodent husbandry, restraint techniques, and blood collection techniques.
• Participate in cross functional areas such as health monitoring, response teams, or customer questions.
• Gain an understanding of regulatory oversight and compliance such as legal and IACUC requirements, including protocols.
• Have a hands-on opportunity to experience a career within a Veterinary Sciences department.
• Network within our global organization.
• Participate in an end of summer presentation on the knowledge and skills you’ve obtained, with provided exposure to leadership.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program in pursuit of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD, or be graduating Spring 2024 within veterinary sciences or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and want to learn.

About Us:
With a history of over 65 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.
Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us! 
Better Together at Taconic
Inclusion, Diversity, Awareness & Action. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in creating a company culture that encourages and appreciates the uniqueness in all people. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to ensuring that Taconic is a safe and fair workplace for everyone because it’s our differences that make us stronger. We are better together.
Taconic Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.