Veterinary Research Technician Jobs

Job Title: Lab Animal Technician II - Company: Location: Worcester, MA Description: Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States?. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and hopefully sharing in our continued success. Job Title: Lab Animal Technician II Job Responsibilities/Department description: Support experimental surgical or technical procedures on multiple species, including dose administration, sample collection, euthanasia, necropsy, anesthesia, surgical preparation, and recovery. Perform health assessments, analgesic management, and medical care under veterinary supervision. Maintain procedure rooms with appropriate supplies and sanitize as necessary. Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines in accordance with facility standards. Maintain accurate documentation and research confidentiality. Basic Qualifications: Individual would be required to work an alternate work schedule (Sun ? Thurs) Individual would be required to provide holiday and satellite facility coverage on a rotational basis. Associates Degree Minimum of 1 year experience with basic rodent husbandry and technical skills. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and entails exposure to anesthetics, toxic materials and animal allergens. Preferred Qualifications: Good communication and customer service skills Bachelor's Degree Specialty certification desired. Please apply via the website: www.genzyme.com job code: 15559

Job Title: Laboratory Animal Technician Company: North Carolina State University Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Essential Job Duties  LAR is Laboratory Animal Resources, an administratively centralized service unit with husbandry, veterinary care, and oversight responsibilities for research and teaching animals at the CVM. LAR manages facilities in 13 buildings on the CVM campus (approximately 65,000 gross square feet of space) and has a total staff of approx. 30.Responsibilities include:Ability to care for research and teaching animals. Feeding regular and special diets to animals. Maintenance of sanitary conditions. Administration of medications and experimental substances. Maintenance of biological containment conditions for research of infectious diseases. Maintenance of environmental conditions to meet the physiological needs of the animals. Ability to work with many different species of research and lab animals.This position is considered essential personnel for lab animal care.Other Work/Responsibilities  Work includes exposure to outdoor elements and odors, animal and human pathogens, animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch. Exposure to diseases which are transmittable to human beings. Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding. Will need to lift, push or pull...

Job Title: Research Technician 1 Company: Caritas Christi Health Care Systems Location: Boston, MA Description: Research Technician 1Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterBoston- Department: Cardiovascular Research- Part-time20hrs/wk, Mon - Fri, Hours TBD- All shifts available- 1-2 years experience is preferred.Job Description:The candidate should be familiar with or be willing to be trained in the following skills: breeding and maintenance of mice, small animal surgery, histological analysis of animal specimens requiring tissue collection, fixation and embedding into paraffin or OCT, the use of microtomes and cryostats for the sectioning of paraffin-embedded & frozen tissue, processing of tissue sections for histological or immunohistological staining, microscopic analysis using bright field, fluorescent and confocal microscopes.Qualifications:BS or equivalent, 0-2 years experience

Job Title: Research Technician - Company: Location: Raleigh, NC Description: The UNC-CH Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology is currently hiring for a full-time (approx. 40 hrs/wk) temporary lab technician to work as part of a laboratory examining synaptic plasticity. Position responsibilities include genotyping/PCR, in vitro electrophysiology, data analysis, and general lab procedures. A bachelor?s degree in biology/biochemistry/genetics or related field, strong interpersonal skills, and previous lab experience are essential. Previous experience with small animal colonies, genotyping, and/or electrophysiology is preferred. Note: Exposure to Animal Handler (non-DLAM). Salary will be commensurate with experience; hiring range is $10/hr - $15/hr. Position will remain open until filled. To apply for this position, please forward cover letter and CV to Dr. Benjamin Philpot via email: Register to View Please reference Philpot Research Tech Position and Department 4224 when applying. EOE.

Job Title: Research Technician 156734 (NCI) Company: SAIC Location: Frederick, MD Description: Research Technician 156734 (NCI) Full Time    Regular posted 9/19/2009   Job Category SCT - Scientist Req ID 156734 Able to obtain security clearance? None Currently possess security clearance? None Location Frederick, MD   % Travel Relocation No Requirements SAIC-Frederick, Inc.’s Laboratory Animal Sciences Program (LASP) provides exceptional quality animal care and technical support services for animal research performed at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The LASP contributes to improving human health, developing new treatments, and improving existing treatments for cancer and other diseases while ensuring safe and humane treatment of animals. The Research Technician's primary responsibility will be performing rodent necropsies for both routine and clinical health surveillance in the Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory. The successful candidate will also provide backup support in the area of Bacteriology/Parasitology and Serology. Specific training for the primary and backup responsibilities will be provided. Work may involve the use of potentially hazardous material or may be located in areas where such materials are used. Work may require the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to strict safety protocols. REQUIRED SKILLS: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in a field related to animal science or veterinary science technology 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 is necessary with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in animal science, veterinary science technology or a related field. Four years related laboratory experience may be substituted for the degree. Individuals applying for the position should have a knowledge of rodent anatomy, basic animal handling skills and general laboratory skills. Knowledge/experience using basic laboratory equipment (microscope, autoclave, centrifuge, biosafety cabinet, etc.) Good documentation skills with the ability to keep accurate, clear and concise records. The candidate should be flexible, a strong self-motivator, able to work in both an individual and team environment, and willing to learn and tackle a variety of laboratory tasks. This position is subject to obtaining a Public Trust Clearance. DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of rodent diseases including the common endo- and ectoparasites of rodents, necropsy techniques, microbiological techniques, and the handling of potentially biohazardous specimens. Basic computer literacy including, but not limited to, word processing and data entry.

Job Title: LAB ANIMAL TECHNICIAN - Comparat Company: Tufts University Location: Boston, MA Description: Job Requisition Number: 43387Job Title: LAB ANIMAL TECHNICIAN - Comparative Biology UnitEmployment Status: Full-TimeLocation:Boston, Massachusetts 02111-0000Campus: BostonHours per Week: 35Weekly Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm with Rotational Weekend & Holiday HoursWeeks per Year: 52Job Family: R - Research/Tech/Clinical OpsExternal Description:The Comparative Biology Unit (CBU) is a 25,000-square-foot animal research facility that is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. The CBU has an all-inclusive clean-dirty corridor system, with anteroom extensions in some rooms. The unit offers a wide range of services, including: comprehensive animal care, transgenic rodent breeding services, veterinary surveillance, diet preparation and individualized animal dietary services, animal monitoring, surgery and necropsy. The CBU adheres to strict environmental control guidelines and complies with the Animal Welfare Act provisions; and animal welfare guidelines such as the NIH Guide of the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals standards. All animal studies are reviewed and approved by the institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.The Lab Animal Technician is responsible for:* Performing those animal related responsibilities (experimental assistance, surgical assistance, animal health monitor and nursing, caretaking, environmental monitor, etc.) or as otherwise directed by the Manager of the Unit's centralized animal care program;* Performing various animal related procedures such as cage changes (including cleaning and preparing cages); routine feedings; room inspections; room cleanings/disinfections; pair feeds, diet preparation, animal weights, injections, bleeds, oral dosings, surgical assistance;* Working directly with biohazardous materials (e.g. radioactive materials, carcinogens) in animals, as directed, in support of various animal related research projects;* As appropriate, working with hazardous materials, such as radioactive materials (e.g. 3H, 14C, 45Ca, 47Ca, 42K, 135I), biological agents (e.g. viral and bacterial), carcinogens, etc.;* Administrating radionuclides, handling and processing of radioactive animals, cages and excreta, monitoring (e.g. wipe tests) and clean-up for potential contamination of related equipment and facilities;* Working with and/or handling of animals (including mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters and ferrets).Basic Requirements:High School Diploma or the equivalent with at least 3 years of related experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; LAT required; AALAS training must be completed no later than 1 year from hire. The candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination with the HNRCA Occupational Health Program. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.Preferred Qualifications:The individual should have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and with a minimum of supervision. Ideally, the individual should have previous experience in a related medical, veterinary or scientific field. Should be able to read, write and understand verbal, as well as written instructions. Should be able to work under conditions of animal odors, heat and humidity from cage washing rooms, and biohazardous materials and chemicals used in research. Should be able to work with a variety of research animals, especially mice and rats. Upon proper training, should be able to euthanize animals. and a working knowledge of the use of hazardous agents such as radionuclides, biological agents and carcinogens is highly desirable.// Added by kala for the upgrade from 3.9.1 to 3.9.1 hot fix 6982

Job Title: AQUARIST-LIFE SUPPORT HRLY Company: Mandalay Bay Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: It is the primary responsibility of Life Support Aquarist to assist the Curator and Lead Aquarist in the operation and maintenance of aquatic life support systems. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Grand Resorts policies, practices and procedures. Specific Job Functions: Provides daily care of animal exhibits Maintains and houses living specimens Participates in specimen transports Monitors and maintains water quality in exhibits, checking for water quality and filtration parameters Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas within the Shark Reef Assists with special projects, often the design and construction of new aquarium systems Replaces and rebuilds pump motors as necessary Prepares diets, feeds the animals and cares for exhibits in accordance with established protocols Maintains accurate daily records for aquarium systems and exhibit specimens Communicates with other shifts as necessary via E-mail and the shift log book Schedules visits with veterinarians when necessary Dives into tank when necessary to clean or tend to the tank or animals Interacts with guests, management, veterinarians and other individuals as required

Job Title: Sr Lab Animal Tech (0803550) Company: University of New Mexico Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: Position SummaryThe person in this position under general supervision, provides routine husbandry care for a variety of animal species in accordance with established SOP's and protocols. Cleans and sanitizes animal cages, water bottles, sipper tubes, carts and related equipment. The Sr. Lab Animal Tech provides routine veterinary care including daily observation of animals to assess their health and welfare, treatments as prescribed and participation in projects as needed. Provide specialized care in the BSL-III suite and insectory following Biosafety procedures. Assists with transgenic breeding colony as needed.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 QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.Certificate of Completion as a Laboratory Animal Technician.Preferred QualificationsExperience: Operating and maintaining dish or cage-washing equipment Maintaining inventory in an organized and structured manner Working with Laboratory animals Evaluating the health and well being of animals and environmental conditions for various speciesAbility to interact productively with individuals at all levels within the organizationProficient with: Following verbal and written instructions Accurate record keepingFor Best Consideration11-09-2009Required DocumentsResume, Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease list three supervisory references and contact numbers on your application.Salary$10.68 Hr. (Minimum) - $14.06 Hr. (Midpoint)

Job Title: Research Animal Technician III/Associate Scientist I Company: MedImmune Location: Mountain View, CA Description: My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.” “This is My MedImmune.” Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.  Title: Research Animal Technician III/Associate Scientist I Location: CA, Mountain View - NON SALES Req: 01985 Position Summary: Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others): In vivo study design, execution, data analysis and report writing in support of in -house Safety Testing that will be performed under GLP requirements. This position will also support and conduct Research and Development in vivo studies as needed. The incumbent will perform tasks with minimal supervision and be able to oversee portions of studies that might be performed by others in the department. This individual will take a leading role in GLP study performance. Requirements: Special Skills/Abilities: GLP experience, AALAS certification preferred. Ability to perform procedures requiring significant manual dexterity. Will need excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with Principal Investigators as well as entry level husbandry staff. Job Complexity: Tasks are varied and moderately complex, requires ability to make independent judgments at times. Supervision: Minimal – works independently (supervision required, level of independence)  Requirements/Qualifications: Education: B.S. in Biological Sciences field Experience: 3 to 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry setting performing GLP studies as well as other Research and Development studies. If you are interested in this position please — Apply online at www.medimmune.com/careers and search for Req #. 01985 MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Title: Research Technician Company: North Carolina State University Location: Raleigh, NC Description: Minimum Experience/Education: Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.NC State RIF candidates from grade 55 or higher have reinstatement priority. This position is at the contributing level.Departmental Required Skills: Ability to follow Veterinary Teaching Hospital Policy and Procedures and Infectious Disease Protocols on a daily basis. Previous Kennel Experience required. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Cleaning Experience preferred.Essential Job Duties: Provides patient care to companion animals within the small animal hospital. -This includes, cleaning cages, keeping small animal hospital clean and infectious disease free, patient feeding, nurturing, walks and baths.Other Work/Responsibilities: Deep Cleaning within Small Animal Hospital.Necessary Licenses or Certifications: AA/EEONC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.To apply, please go to: