What are the responsibilities and job description for the Large Animal Surgical Specialist position at BioLegacy Research?
Position Summary
The Large Animal Surgical Specialist is responsible for supporting in vivo preclinical research activities involving large animal models, including surgical procedures, perioperative support, animal handling, and operational coordination. This role works closely with Study Directors, research scientists, and operational teams to ensure high-quality study execution, animal welfare compliance, and adherence to company protocols and regulatory standards. This role works closely with Study Directors, veterinarians, research scientists, and operational teams to ensure high-quality study execution, animal welfare compliance, and adherence to company protocols and regulatory standards.
This position requires strong technical surgical skills, comfort working in a fast-paced research environment, and the ability to safely handle large animal models in accordance with established SOPs and safety procedures.
Essential Duties
Perform and assist with surgical procedures involving large animal models, including pigs, monkeys, sheeps, dogs, and other species as applicable.
Support preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative animal care activities
Safely handle, restrain, move, and monitor large animals using approved procedures, equipment, and team-lift practices
Prepare surgical suites, instruments, supplies, and study materials
Assist with anesthesia monitoring, procedural support, and recovery activities
Maintain accurate study documentation and procedural records in accordance with company SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Study Directors, veterinarians, QA, and research staff to support successful study execution
Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations, biosafety standards, and company policies
Participate in schedule coordination and operational coverage planning for study activities
Communicate proactively regarding scheduling, procedural needs, and operational issues
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives within the in vivo research program
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with large animal models in a research, veterinary, surgical, or laboratory environment
Experience supporting or performing surgical procedures
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, and study protocols accurately
Flexibility to support operational schedules and study timelines
Preferred
Experience with preclinical CRO or GLP-regulated environments
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The Large Animal Surgical Specialist is responsible for supporting in vivo preclinical research activities involving large animal models, including surgical procedures, perioperative support, animal handling, and operational coordination. This role works closely with Study Directors, research scientists, and operational teams to ensure high-quality study execution, animal welfare compliance, and adherence to company protocols and regulatory standards. This role works closely with Study Directors, veterinarians, research scientists, and operational teams to ensure high-quality study execution, animal welfare compliance, and adherence to company protocols and regulatory standards.
This position requires strong technical surgical skills, comfort working in a fast-paced research environment, and the ability to safely handle large animal models in accordance with established SOPs and safety procedures.
Essential Duties
Perform and assist with surgical procedures involving large animal models, including pigs, monkeys, sheeps, dogs, and other species as applicable.
Support preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative animal care activities
Safely handle, restrain, move, and monitor large animals using approved procedures, equipment, and team-lift practices
Prepare surgical suites, instruments, supplies, and study materials
Assist with anesthesia monitoring, procedural support, and recovery activities
Maintain accurate study documentation and procedural records in accordance with company SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Study Directors, veterinarians, QA, and research staff to support successful study execution
Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations, biosafety standards, and company policies
Participate in schedule coordination and operational coverage planning for study activities
Communicate proactively regarding scheduling, procedural needs, and operational issues
Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives within the in vivo research program
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Veterinary Technology, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with large animal models in a research, veterinary, surgical, or laboratory environment
Experience supporting or performing surgical procedures
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, and study protocols accurately
Flexibility to support operational schedules and study timelines
Preferred
Experience with preclinical CRO or GLP-regulated environments
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000