Animal Research Support Specialist I - RSC
About The Position
The Resuscitation Science Center (RSC) conducts translational research on advanced therapies for cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury, using multiple models of critical illness in rodents and large animals. Under the direction of the Laboratory Animal Manager, the Animal Research Support Specialist I assists with anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, animal care and treatments, inventory, and procedure preparation. With minimal supervision, the specialist may perform minor surgical or other non-invasive procedures and maintain study documents and inventory. The position requires work both independently and as part of a team. This is a full-time, onsite position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least six months of veterinary or animal-related experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to animal care and use in research.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
- At least two years of technical veterinary experience.
- Previous anesthesia or surgical support experience.
- Previous technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment.
- Previous animal care technician experience.
- Preferred upon hire: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operations and experiments with research technicians and collaborators, including drug preparation and dosing, anesthesia induction and monitoring, minor surgical procedures, and peri-operative animal care.
- Monitor animal welfare and communicate with the Laboratory Animal Manager, researchers, and veterinary staff.
- Collaborate with research groups on project and protocol designs.
- Conduct necropsies and collect tissue samples for diagnostics and downstream analysis.
- Maintain animal records in compliance with USDA regulations, animal welfare guidelines, and CHOP policies.
- Ensure compliance with approved IACUC protocols.
- Participate in inventory checks for supplies and equipment, including expiration dates and low stock.
- Complete the RSC large animal technician training program.
- Follow SOPs and laboratory policies for procedures, data recording and processing, and work conduct.
- Participate in and complete annual research trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
