Animal Technician

NHP (Non-human primate (NHP) experience in animal care tech involves specialized laboratory husbandry) experience

Job Summary

• Seeking an R&D Technician to support preclinical animal research.
• This is a hands-on animal care and research support role, not a bench laboratory or analytical testing position.
• The technician will assist with animal handling, dosing, sample collection, tissue collection, and study support while working closely with a collaborative team.

Manager’s Update

• Handle research animals (rats, mice, dogs, and occasionally non-human primates)
• Animal dosing
• Blood collection
• Tissue collection at study completion
• Record data accurately
• Follow study protocols and SOPs
• Work closely with a team in a hands-on environment
• Lift animals/materials up to 25 lbs
• Work weekends and overtime when required
• Comfortable working with research animals
• Able to perform physically active, hands-on work
• Comfortable with euthanasia procedures when required
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related science  is preferred
• Associate's degree (experience not required)
• High School Diploma + approximately 4 years of relevant laboratory/animal handling experience
• A master's degree will be overqualified

Preferred Skills

• Animal handling experience
• Veterinary clinic / Vet Tech background
• Animal research experience
• Rodent handling experience
• Experience with rats, mice, dogs (any lab animal experience is acceptable)
• Primate handling experience is a strong plus
• Non-human primate experience (strong plus)
• Laboratory animal certifications
• Laboratory safety certification
• Experience in animal research internships

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• ‎Time management
• Attention to detail
• No experience needed, but a plus

Description

• The position of the R&D Technician requires individuals to work with Study Directors, associate Toxicologists, Clinical Veterinarians and Study Pathologists in conducting non-clinical laboratory studies as directed by the study protocol.
• The R&D Technician has sufficient technical background/training to execute non-clinical laboratory studies as per SOPs and protocol.
• He/she is proficient in the use and understanding of laboratory equipment, possesses good oral and written communication skills, and is precise in the collection and maintenance of data for non-clinical laboratory studies.
• Technicians conduct in-life and terminal phases of all non-clinical laboratory studies minimally including animal health evaluations, administration of test compound(s) to animals, weight measurements, collection of body fluid samples for clinical evaluation, observing animals for normal or changed physical condition, the performance of necropsies with gross pathologic observations and descriptions, recording and maintaining data, and preparing test compound formulations.
• Special technique training may be implemented based on business needs. Technicians may also be assigned various group administrative responsibilities, laboratory coordination and training functions.
• The R&D technician is expected to comply with procedures set forth in SOPs, GLP guidelines, DEA policies, protocols and/or other directives issued by the Study Director or management regarding non-clinical laboratory studies.
• The technician is expected to perform his/her function and responsibilities with the highest regard for quality and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Necropsy support
• Discovery support
• General study work
• Training of new techniques
• Comply with all guidelines (SOPs, GLP, DEA and other policies)

Basic:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent education with four years’ experience in a laboratory setting. Associates degree with no experience required.
• Must have sufficient technical background / training to execute nonclinical laboratory studies as per standard operating procedures and protocol.
• Must be proficient in the handling of nonclinical test systems, use of laboratory equipment, possess good oral and written communication skills and be precise in the collection and maintenance of data for nonclinical laboratory studies.

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

• Minimum. Associates degree or higher - no experience required

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Comfortable with working with animals and euthanasia
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to stand long periods of time
• Good time management skills
• Motivated and Eager to work

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Blood collection, dosing, animal handling

What type of environment is this person working in? Team Environment – must work well in a group setting

Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required? If yes, how many hours, what impact to scheduled working hours?

• Work schedule 6 am -2:30 with some overtime, either weekdays or weekend overtime