Animal Research Technician

Culmen International LLC • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International, LLC is hiring an Animal Research Technician to assist the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. This position will support the Department Head of CID and is accountable for research related matters to the PIs of each research protocol. Provide support to the Department Head of CID and the PI of each protocol in accordance with written policies and procedures as set forth in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, NMCP and Bureau of Medicine & Surgery (BUMED) instructions. This position is onsite in Portsmouth, VA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 Years of Experience
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

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.
• Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., placement of foley catheters, along with carotid and femoral catheters, flow probes, Swan-Gm1Z catheters, etc.).
• Assist with major surgical procedures.
• Collect, submit, analyze, preserve, and dispose of biologic specimens, to include euthanasia and necropsy of experimental animals.
• Perform cleaning (to include surgical areas), disinfection, sterilization, and packing of surgical instruments.
• Assist with administering the inventory and stock level of supplies and equipment.
• 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.
• Duties and procedures may include, but not be limited to: receipt, restraint and handling of laboratory animals; cleaning and sanitizing of animal cages and holding rooms; feeding, watering, weighing and transport of animals; performance of physical exams, clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures and treatments; recording of pertinent data in animal medical records; collection, submission, analysis, preservation and disposal of biologic specimens, to include euthanasia, surgical preparation; induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including endotracheal intubation and operation of gas anesthesia machines; operation of physiological monitoring equipment; collection and recording of anesthetic and experimental data and parameters; provide postoperative monitoring and recovery care, including pain and distress assessment and administration of analgesics and other medications, as prescribed and necropsy of experimental animals.
• Attend regional, state, or national conferences, as required by the COR.

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level