Veterinary Research Technician Jobs

Job Title: Research Technician Company: University of California - San Diego Location: San Diego, CA Description: Research TechnicianFiling Deadline:Thu 8/26/2010PEDIATRICS, Genetics (100% Career)Hiring Salary Range: $2,905 - $3,164 /monthPayroll Title: Staff Research Associate I. Full Salary Range: $2,905 - $3,466/ monthUCSD Layoff from Career appointment or Special Selection: Apply by 08/13/10 to be considered with preference for rehire.- Eligible ACCES clients should contact their UCSD vocational rehabilitation counselor to discuss Special Selection.- Layoff applicants must leave a message at Register to View or call your assigned Sr. Employment Advisor to exercise your preferential rehire status.This position is union represented by RX - Research Support. For more information go to:http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/labor/bargaining/agreements/index.htmlDESCRIPTION:Works in close cooperation with junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. The position has a primary function in the discovery and characterization of molecular and genetic pathways involved in neurodegeneration. The position involves experimentation including DNA and RNA isolation, analysis of mechanisms of nerve death, and extends into tissue culture and small animal experiments. The position also contributes to certain animal colony and iPSC generation duties as well as creation and management of plasmid constructs and equipment upkeep.~~Must work with and sacrifice mice.~~Must work with human and animal tissues.~~Must work with and around hazardous chemicals and biohazards (e.g. viruses and bacteria).QUALIFICATIONS:* Strong theoretical knowledge of Biochemistry and/or Cell Biology.* Knowledge and experience with laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, bioguard hood, microscope, pipeters, autoclave, balances, incubator.* Knowledge of sterile technique for bacterial and cell culture. General laboratory skills and safety training.* Knowledge of principals underlying DNA, RNA and protein analysis, PCR, ELISA.* Experience with tissue culture. Experience in the preparation of scientific reagents.* General computer skills including word processing, graphics application. Ability to maintain data accurately and mathematical computation skills.UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative Action Employer that values a diverse workforce.

Job Title: Research Technician 181911 (NCI) Company: SAIC Location: Frederick, MD Description: The Developmental Therapeutics Program's primary emphasis is on drug discovery and characterization, identification of new therapeutic molecular targets and participation in the evaluation of samples and results from animal models with a goal of identifying drugs with potential therapeutic value. Candidate will be responsible for sterile tissue culture related duties (e.g., routine cell culture, preparation of cells for injection into animals or into hollow fibers and, freezing cell stocks, etc.). Will assist in the hollow fiber assay by preparation of hollow fibers for injection into animals and following removal from animals, the multiple steps involved in cell viability determination. Will aide in the breeding of transgenic mice (i.e., mating, tracking the births and all the paperwork involved). Routine duties are performed independently and are subject to standard quality control checks. This is not a shower-in facility. REQUIRED SKILLS: Possession of Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in a field related to biomedical research or four (4) years related experience in lieu of degree. Foreign educated candidates who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must have their foreign education evaluated by an SAIC-approved accrediting organization to assure that it has met the equivalency of the qualifications of degree work in the United States. No experience required with a Bachelors degree. Will need ability to perform sterile tissue culture techniques, multi-tasking and proficiency with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office. Good record keeping and organizational skills required. Requires knowledge of sterile technique. This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. DESIRED SKILLS: experience in breeding transgenic mice. Desired Knowledge: Mendelian genetics, basic biology

Job Title: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN, Anatomy and Neurobiology, GRADE 24 (5294) Company: Boston University Location: Boston, MA Description: 5294 Job Description Perform behavioral testing on animals, brain cutting and tissue processing. Act as a surgical assistant in animal neurosurgery and make chemical solutions in the laboratory. Organize and keep track of students and order supplies and equipment. Required Skills Bachelor's degree in biology with six months to a year of experience required. Job Location Boston, MA, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Job Title: Animal Research Technician III (Job List 2351) Company: Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Location: Indianapolis, IN Description: Apply animal husbandry skills to care for research animals under the direction of the IU School of Medicine Lab Animal Dept (LARC) and assist in conducting research involving the use of animals at the LARC facilities. Responsibilities include: *provide animal husbandry (care, feeding, watering, and cleaning) * maintain sanitation and environmental housing status *maintain proper record keeping (census, breeding, animal health, surgery and maintenance, sanitation and equipment) *provide technical support for LARC and research investigators (surgery and anesthesia, treatments, sample collection, necropsy, establish breeding colonies, wean litters, administer diets, communicate with investigators) *demonstrate proper techniques to and provide direction for junior technicians *participate in continuing education and training. Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Registered Vet Tech (RVT) certification required. AALAS certification preferred and three years relevant animal care experience or a proficiency statement from LARC. Valid driver's license and may be required to drive departmental vehicle, must be able to have direct contact with multiple species of animals, must be willing to participate in occupational health program including immunizations recommended, follow verbal and written instructions, manage multiple tasks with interruptions, maintain confidentiality, heavy strenuous work, heavy lifting and pushing, repetitive motion.

Job Title: Research Animal Technician II Company: MedImmune, LLC. Location: Gaithersburg, MD Description: Research Animal Technician II Location: MD, Gaithersburg Req: 02541 Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others): Observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations and study protocols Observe appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements Perform daily health/mortality checks Perform basic technical procedures such as SC, IV,IM IP injections, and oral gavage Perform blood collection procedures Perform gross necropsy procedures and euthanasia Observe and examine animals for sign of disease, distress or pain Record observations and body weights according to GLPs Clean cages, racks, feeders, water bottles and pans as needed Operate equipment used for sanitizing and sterilizing animal caging equipment and materials. Operate and adjust animal watering system Receive, quarantine and remove animals as required Perform animal identification procedures Change cages and racks as needed Maintain the animal facility in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other duties as assigned by the LAR Manager Interact effectively with other animal support staff and investigative staff Recognize and identify opportunities to improve operations Practice performing additional technical procedures when time allows

Job Title: RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II Company: Duke University Location: Durham, NC Description: Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conductinglaboratory tests, experiments anddeterminations in support of Duke University research operations.Responsibilites but not limited to:Maintain and responsible for lab animals.Perform thoracic irradiationPerform weekly follow-ups on animal body weight measurementsPerform weekly breathing rate assessments on animalsPerform weekly euthanasia, tissue harvest and drug injections onanimalsPerform bench work which consist of tissue sectioning, histophathology,immunohistochemistry.Minimum Qualifications Education Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology or otherscience related scientific field. Experience None required above education/training requirement.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Animal Technician Company: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey Location: Stratford, NJ Description: An Associate's Degree in a biological science plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a research animal facility in the care and use of laboratory animals and certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS); or a Bachelor's Degree in a biological science plus a minimum of one (1) year experience in the care and use of laboratory animals plus certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT). Candidates possessing LAT certification may substitute college credits in Veterinary Technology, Animal Science or Animal Husbandry, or additional related experience in the care and use of laboratory animals, which should include one (1) year in a research animal facility, for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Responsibilities:Ensures proper care and good health of all Vivarium animals, conducts experiments and performs laboratory technical work, in support of research activities and the Vivarium diagnostic laboratory UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including on-site fitness center & child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.

Job Title: Veterinary Research Technician Company: Stanford University Location: Palo Alto, CA Description: Stanford University Veterinary Research Technician 38582 The Department of Radiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine has an excellent opportunity for a compassionate Veterinary Research Technician to Support all aspects pertaining to animal research studies conducted at the Lucas MRS Imaging Center and other Stanford Hospital/medical schoolFacilities. The primary purpose of this position is to partner with numerous principal investigators to Support all aspects of their animal research within the department of radiology. This will include providing technical, physical and regulatory aid to the researchers as well as assisting with protocol development, submission amendments and renewals. Work with researchers to revise protocol as needed. Along with the PI, will develop online protocol submissions and independently prepare annual protocol renewals for the PI review. Interact with APLAC for timely protocol submission, respond to board questions, revisions and renewals. Insure all APLAC review dates are met. On occasion, will interact with industry and other external users in the form of workshops for industrial collaborators and clinical trials. Assist external users with research plan and protocol development. Perform laboratory and safety Training to new internal and external users and updates to existing users. Attend continuing Education classes within Stanford and external to keep abreast of the latest compliance, techniques and other issues surrounding animal research. Relate this information to all researchers using animals for their respective research projects. Assists with writing and preparing the necessary documentation and interacts with the Stanford Internal Review Board who is responsible for University compliance. This position is encouraged to publish articles for national presentations. Compliance oversight and implementation from the initial stages of the experiment through its conclusion. Must be able to manage time and resources to insure that all investigators' research needs are met which includes but not limited to: ordering and providing boarding instructions for research animals per protocol; ordering and maintenance of experiment specific supplies and narcotics; provide and schedule preventative maintenance for research equipment; scheduling operating rooms; and communicating with other personnel as necessary such as with comparative medicine, pathology and other departments. KNOWLEDGE: This position entails strong animal husbandry experience as well as strong verbal and written communication and Administrative skills, independent work ethic, sound judgment, and demonstrated time management capabilities. Expected to fully comprehend and implement compliance regulations and be able to instruct others in this area. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Four-year college degree or equivalent required. Registered Veterinary Technologist Certificate is required. Minimum of five years of experience in animal husbandry in a research environment is required, ten plus desired. Knowledge of university and federal humane animal compliance regulations is required as is the ability to impart this knowledge to all researchers in a manner that is clearly understood. AALAS (American Association of Laboratory Animal Science) certification will be required within two years after hire date. Basic knowledge of MRI and fluoroscopy operation and safety-related issues is desired. Must be able to work flexible hours as need to meet schedule demands. Stanford University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Research Technician II Company: Charles River Laboratories Location: Wilmington, MA Description: Responsibilities BASIC SUMMARY: Serve as lead/primary technician for multiple basic and complex in-life studies simultaneously. Collect and record data with minimal supervision in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, sample collection, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. Administer test substances by various basic and intermediate methods. Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as lead/primary technician for basic and complex in-life studies. Administer test substances by various basic and intermediate methods. Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., clipping, handling, binding, removals, body weight, dosing). Collect and record research data and biological specimens in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations (GLPs), study protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Input, print and edit computer entries (e.g., in life numbers, body weights, food consumption and clinical observation). Observe animals for general health and overall well being. Assist with reviewing and updating processes and SOPs as assigned. Prepare and maintain study notebooks and develop basic forms. Document deviations and incidents with supervision. Assist in filing and addressing deviations through memoranda. Read and review routine study type protocols and extract pertinent study information. Assist with review of complex and specialized study type protocols. Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. Periodically review data as generated/collected by less experienced technical staff. Retrieve and view SOPs using appropriate database. Use GLPs and SOPs processes and company policies when performing all job functions. Handle, restrain, and provide care for all species of laboratory animals at the site. Perform study preparation activities including collection tube labeling and room setup as needed. Maintain clean work areas (e.g. laboratory area, primary enclosures, animal exam areas). Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing and identification) of all species, if applicable for the site. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal or life sciences or related discipline. Experience: 1-3 years experience in animal research and/or husbandry; multi-species experience preferred or must have fully satisfied technical and experience requirements for the previous level. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the LAT level preferred. Other: Ability to handle common laboratory species. Proficient in basic technical skills and the operation of data collection equipment. Knowledge of GLPs and other federal regulations and guidelines relating to the care of laboratory animals. Understanding of routine study design and protocols. Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace.

Job Title: HS Research Tech 2 (0807453) Company: University of New Mexico Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: Funding available through 09/30/2011; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, click here. The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology would like to hire a Research Tech. 2. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that laboratory supplies are available, maintaining inventory and account records, maintaining an inventory of laboratory animals, and performing experimental procedures under direction of the principal investigator and/or post-doctoral fellow. These duties include molecular biological, immunological and biochemical procedures, eukaryotic tissue culture, and work with mice or other small animal models. Applicant is expected to participate in laboratory meetings and performance of other related job duties will also be required. Applicant is required to have a Bachelor's degree in molecular or cell biology, biochemistry or related biological science; excellent oral and written communication skills (including experience presenting scientific data), excellent organizational skills, experience with basic molecular biological techniques (i.e. cloning, PCR, bacterial expression, protein purification). Previous experience in sterile technique and eukaryotic tissue culture, small animal models, immunological assays, computer database management, and lab management helpful but not necessary. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here. Minimum Qualifications -High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of directly related experience. OR -Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 1 year of directly related experience. OR -Bachelor's degree; no previous work experience required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with: General molecular biological skills, such as work with recombinant DNA, PCR, or similar techniques Bacterial expression Protein purification Small animal models Ability to perform multiple tasks For Best Consideration 08-23-2010 Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter