Veterinary Technologist- Lab Animal Resources

Description

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Must have Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification or receive certification within 1 year of employment.

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Must wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s Degree and certification in a veterinary technology program.

Work Experience :

• Strong communication as evidence by application materials.
• Must have computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or similar field.

Work Experience : CRO or Pharma experience

Skills :

Customer oriented attitude

Ability to multitask.

Values teamwork.

Job Duties

Clinical Duties :

Conduct daily health checks, administer prescribed treatments, identify clinical abnormalities, obtain diagnostic samples, and notify veterinarians and investigators of changes in animal health status.

Follow standard operating procedures for feeding, watering, and identifying animals using appropriate methods.

Handle, restrain, breed, and wean animals as needed. Monitor environmental parameters and record information on cage cards and check sheets.

Support veterinarians and investigators pre, during, and post-surgical care.

Prepare surgical instruments, perform aseptic surgical techniques, and assist in maintaining medical records and necropsies.

Submit water samples for testing and prepare reports for LAR management review.

Veterinarian Services Requests :

Complete assigned biotechnical service requests, prepare surgery and supplies quotes, and submit billing information.

Assist census group with the preparation of animal use reports.

Update traffic flow schedules and assist veterinarians with LAR website updates.

Submit cage orders, adhere to work schedule, and attend training sessions.

Complete forms and send email notifications to investigators.

Training and Support Duties :

Assist in evaluating the animal enrichment program and provide Biotechnical Services and Training.

Assist investigators and research staff with training needs and administer training sessions.

Husbandry and Cage Washroom Duties :

Perform basic housekeeping duties and adhere to the surgery area decontamination schedule.

Regulatory Duties :

Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.

Maintain and ensure compliance with established federal, state, and local regulations related to laboratory animals and facilities.

Follow established health and safety procedures, facility traffic flow, and security procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

Resume / CV

Cover letter

Three professional references, including one from a direct supervisor.

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.

Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.

Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Rate Type : Hourly

Hourly

Compensation Statement :

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking.

A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding.

At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range : $26.13 - $39.20

$26.13 - $39.20

Minimum

$26.13

Midpoint

$32.67

Maximum

$39.20