In Vivo Technician

Taconic Biosciences, Inc.•Town of East Greenbush, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The In Vivo Technician is responsible for performing various in vivo bio-methods and animal care procedures in support of research being conducted within the Services program. They will need to perform these procedures in their entirety on a regular basis and must be able to generate quality results in a timely manner. All procedures will be performed in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and complete documentation of all work will be required. Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills are a must for this role.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school, or technical experience at an equivalent level.
AALAS Certifications, LVT/CVT preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ of relevant experience.
Experience in a technical or specialized field requiring extended training to perform a wide range of assignments and resolve non-standard problems.
Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

AALAS Certifications
LVT/CVT

Responsibilities

Perform various in vivo bio-methods, such as IV, IP, SQ injection, cell preparation; in addition to blood collection and tissue harvests
Perform husbandry in various housing paradigms
Execute project instructions such as: breeding diagrams, Project Charters, and more
Maintains accurate records per project requirements in various databases
Maintains detailed records of all procedures executed, samples collected, and samples received and shipped/transferred
Is able to work with little direct supervision, ensuring that scientific and technical quality is maintained, timelines are met, and reports/results are submitted
Perform weekend/holiday observations of the animal colony (on rotating schedule) checking all feed, water, recent surgery (if applicable), and performing various other non-surgical duties.