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Purpose of Role / Job Summary The Research Technician I is responsible for ensuring proper study conduct while maintaining the well-being of animals in accordance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs), applicable state and federal regulations, as well as guidelines set forth by the veterinary team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job's performance and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Key Accountabilities Reviews study protocol and notebook prior to study initiation. Doses or administers treatments to animals by a variety of routes in a variety of species (including but not limited to ocular, oral capsule, oral gavage, dermal, SC, IM, IV). Collects and processes biological samples, as needed and trained (including but not limited to blood, synovial fluid, urine or feces). Collects body weights or feed consumption weights. Learns pre-operative procedures including but not limited to pre-medication, inducing anesthesia, installing catheters, prepping surgical/injection sites, etc. Learn to monitor anesthetized animals during surgical or non-surgical procedures. Learn aseptic patient and surgical field preparation. Assists in aseptic patient and surgical field preparation. Learns post-operative monitoring and care of animals used in surgical procedures. Assists with surgery instrument preparation and sterilization. Keeps accurate records of use of medications and controlled substances. Performs euthanasia and learns necropsy procedures. Completes appropriate raw data records. Other procedures as described in the study protocol or defined by SOPs. Performs daily clinical observations of the animals and their pens/cages to assure the well-being, health, and sanitation of the cages is adequate. Learns to perform in-life study activities, including but not limited to post-operative monitoring, pain and lameness scoring, sample collection, and observations for adverse effects following administration of the test artic Completes appropriate entries into the electronic data collection system or paper records as needed including study procedures, and morbidity or mortality reports. Ensures completion of daily documentation. Assists with stocking supplies, maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, monitors supplies for expiration, and notifies appropriate employees of items that need to be ordered.

Other Follows all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures. Maintains confidential information. Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed. Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs.Participates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed. Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation. Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices. Maintains a thorough knowledge and ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regu Performs other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors Good organizational skills and detail oriented. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to work independently as well as a team environment. Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and pr oritize tasks in a high energy, fast paced environment. Exhibits accuracy and adaptability performing laboratory operations, some of which may be difficult and/or non-routine. Proficient in the use of a computer to compile and maintain simple data, spreadsheets, checklists and reports for records and inventory, utilizing the appropriate software. Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision. Displays a basic understanding of GLP, American Association for Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), and OLAW regulations and standards with the ability to apply these practices daily. Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures. Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in science (biology or life sciences) with three years direct laboratory animal work experience, or Associate Degree, or equivalent, in science with at least four years of direct laboratory animal work experience, or six years of direct laboratory animal work experience without a college science degree, or equivalent combination of related education and required work experience will be considered with management appro Two years' experience as a vet technician in general practice or research facility with experience in an... For full info follow application link.