Biocontainment Research Associate II (Animal Resource Center-Service Department - Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

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About The Position

The position involves conducting a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments in a high containment facility, specifically at Biosafety Levels 3 or 4. The role includes leading a team of technical staff, overseeing daily husbandry care for multiple species, ensuring compliance with regulatory statutes, and assisting in the development of training for special techniques necessary to support the research program. The individual will perform veterinary technical services, assist in surgical procedures, maintain knowledge of biohazard operations, and monitor facility operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in basic science or related field with no experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Vet Tech (and/or bachelor’s degree in basic science) with ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 experience.

Responsibilities

• Team lead for technical staff and coordinate teamwork load for maximum effectiveness.
• Provides and oversees daily husbandry care, including feeding, sanitation, and enrichment for multiple small and large species in a high-containment environment.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local regulatory statutes, including facility SOPs, are followed regarding human-animal care and use.
• Assist in developing and providing training for any special techniques necessary to support the research program and mission.
• Performs veterinary technical services such as tissue sampling, blood draws, anesthesia, and injections on multiple laboratory animal species per protocol.
• Assists principal investigator(s) and/or veterinarian(s) in preparation and conduct of technical/surgical procedure(s) in a high containment environment.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard and containment operations.
• Monitor overall facility operations, including all security, safety, and maintenance standards for a high containment facility.
• Maintains all animal and non-animal records and documents, including all paper and digital forms.
• Possesses knowledge of current surgical techniques, instruments, and their functions.
• Provides general technical assistance to animal care and research staff.
• Maintains professional and collegial interpersonal skills with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree