Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Technicianess

Veterinary Technician - Contract - New York City

Are you a Veterinary Technician eager to contribute to innovative biomedical research and make a meaningful impact on global health? Proclinical is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support a multidisciplinary research team conducting preclinical studies involving research animals, including rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform a range of animal procedures, including:

• Anesthesia administration and monitoring
• Compound administration
• Specimen collection
• Health observations
• Medical record maintenance

This role will support the development and evaluation of novel biological products and therapies while operating under established biosafety containment conditions and adhering to applicable safety procedures and institutional requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with non-human primates is highly desirable
• Experience working with infectious agents or within a biosafety environment is highly desirable
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established protocols

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research activities, including vaccinations, specimen collection, surgical procedures as appropriate, anesthesia monitoring, animal health observations, and maintenance of medical records.
• Prepare for animal studies by organizing supplies, dosing materials, animal orders, and formulation support for research materials.
• Work under BSL-2 containment conditions when handling research materials, infectious agents, and biological specimens, following all applicable biosafety procedures.
• Administer veterinary medications and perform animal procedures using various methods in accordance with approved study protocols and veterinary guidance.
• Support the health and welfare of research animals through enrichment activities, monitoring treatment progress, behavioral observations, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Manage databases for animal medical records, study protocols, and study data.
• Process tissue specimens for downstream analysis.
• Perform laboratory operational duties, including inventory management, ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring proper disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.

Compensation

$20.00 - $28.00/Hour

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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