What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Research Technician I - Baboon group position at Texas Biomedical Research Institute and Careers?
Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Research Technician I – Baboon Clinic to join our team. This position will provide support and technical assistance on research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Baboon group.
- Performs observations of laboratory non -human primates in single and group housing and provides husbandry care
- Reviews clinical history, and performs a basic health check.
- Triages and aids in the treatment of animals with wounds and other clinical conditions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
- Uses appropriate standard husbandry procedures to clean and sanitize animal areas.
- Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents anesthesia events to include IV
- Collects, labels, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates.
- Maintains, cleans, operates, and reports condition of equipment.
- Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may assist with necropsy.
- Maintains written documentation and subsequent data entry into the record database.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
- At least 2 years of job specific experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Preferred: AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) certification, or Licensed Veterinary Technician; 60 hours college or Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field; previous research experience with non-human primates or other laboratory animals
- Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering weekends and holidays
Who We Are:
Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.
Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:
- The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
- A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
- More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
- An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval
What We Can Offer You:
- Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025.
- Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
- Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
- Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
- Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year’s).
- On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
- On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
- Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
- We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
- Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.
We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.