Veterinary Research Technician

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

• Read and develop basic understanding of research project protocols.
• Existing ability or willingness to learn handling and restraint of multiple species of animals.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills while carrying out instructions.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, while providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
• Maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor throughout stressful situations.
• Accept constructive criticism.
• Basic computer knowledge in MSWord and Excel.

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear required protective gear (e.g., facemask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles).
• Work for long periods of time with arms extended.

• Organize and assist in implementation of research projects including data collection and project management.
• Read and develop basic understanding of research project protocols.
• Maintain accurate records with every aspect of research projects.
• Prepare data reports.
• Proper disposal of biohazard waste.
• Perform inventory, and provide basic maintenance and ordering of research supplies and equipment.
• Work with multiple investigators within the department.
• Job duties will vary with each investigator and project.

• Animal care includes daily monitoring of physical health/well-being, administering treatments, and management.
• Coordinate clinical trials involving client-owned cases.
• Individual may be provided training and immediate supervision for the following duties.
  
  
  • Animal restraint.
  • Collection of blood by venipuncture, and urine by expression, cystocentesis, or catheterization.
  • Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or biological samples.
  • Perform routine laboratory test procedures.
  • Assist in radiology including patient positioning, image processing, and safety.
  • Ability to perform intravenous and arterial catheterization.
  • Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes.
  • Clinical health record keeping.
  
  
  
  
  

• Individual may be provided training and immediate supervision for the following duties.
  
  
  • Provide introduction and maintenance of anesthesia.
  • Perform various procedures such as but not limited to euthanasia, surgical assistance, and resuscitative procedures.
  • Prepare operating room, instruments, and animal for sterile surgery.
  
  
  
  
  

• Professionally communicate with investigators, sponsors, and colleagues concerning the affected work flow, time limitations, and project status.
• Work with multiple investigators on multiple projects within the department.
• Perform other reasonable tasks requested by supervisor.