Research Lab Technician 1 (Animal)

VENESCO, LLC • Bath Township, OH

108d

About The Position

Venesco LLC is looking for Research Lab Techs to support the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW). Candidates must have at least three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in laboratory animal research within the last six (6) years; OR five (5) years’ demonstrated experience with hands-on emergency/specialty animal medicine. Additionally, experience with husbandry for small research animal species and health checks is required. Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Human Effectiveness Directorate (RH), the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• At least three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in laboratory animal research within the last six (6) years; OR five (5) years’ demonstrated experience with hands-on emergency/specialty animal medicine.
• Demonstrated experience with husbandry for small research animal species, to include health checks.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point) and SharePoint.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry 30lbs of equipment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the Government’s research.
• Valid driver’s license in order to operate a Government or GSA vehicle.
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in an academic field related to animal sciences, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
• Possessing an American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certification.
• Demonstrated experience performing some or all of the tasks within this PWS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation of housing rooms, cages, and racks in experimental areas.
• Provide basic husbandry duties in accordance with all DoD, Federal and local regulations.
• Assist Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Principal Investigators (PIs) in performing some surgery and microsurgery on animals.
• Collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses or other tests based off project support.
• Assist with analysis of data as needed to include medication dosage calculations.
• Order and maintain supplies for the laboratory, to include using a Government or GSA vehicle to pick up supplies when appropriate.
• Create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff with guidance from the AV and Branch Chief.
• Schedule and organize internal and external inspections, maintain the tracker for correction to deficiencies and provide a report to the AV as well as the Branch Chief.
• Review animal subjects research protocols as well as related documents to ensure they are followed as approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Air Force policies.
• Maintain records and electronic databases of animal research protocols and their progress.
• Follow established research guidelines and policies for the animal care activities.
• Research regulations, compliance and guidelines with the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide quality control to the administrative area of the animal care program to include the controlled drug program.
• Provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned appropriate to the required functions of the research mission.
• Work a flexible schedule not to exceed 40 hours, this could include evenings, holidays and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees