Overview
The contractor will serve as an Animal Technician for laboratory animals maintained in a research facility in Portsmouth, VA. The role is an Animal/Veterinary Surgical Technician within a Federal government agency, collaborating with investigative research and other medical professionals.
Responsibilities
* Provide guidance, training, technical expertise and assistance to PIs, research personnel, and veterinary staff in the performance of duties and procedures necessary for the completion of basic and applied research protocols, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies.
* Provide animal health care and husbandry in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, vivarium standing operating procedures, and the attending veterinarian.
* Perform minor surgical procedures such as placement of foley catheters, carotid and femoral catheters, flow probes, Swan‑Gm1Z catheters, etc.
* Assist with major surgical procedures.
* Perform cleaning of surgical areas, disinfection, sterilization, and packing of surgical instruments.
* Assist with administering the inventory and stock levels of supplies and equipment.
Qualifications
* Active Secret Clearance.
* Bachelor’s Degree or three (3) years of directly relevant experience.
* Experience with veterinary surgical procedures.
* Experience handling laboratory animals.
* Experience performing physical examinations, clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures and treatments on animals.
* Experience with collection, submission, analysis, preservation and disposal of biologic specimens.
* Experience with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including endotracheal intubation and operation of gas anesthesia machines.
* Experience with clinical investigative research.
* Experience working within the federal government.
Benefits
* Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee premium coverage by the company; dependent coverage available at a nominal rate (including same‑sex or opposite‑sex domestic partners).
* 401(k) – vested immediately with a 4% match.
* Life insurance and disability coverage paid by the company.
* Supplemental insurance available.
* Opportunities for training and continuing education.
* 12 paid holidays.
EEO Statement
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