Research Technician - Small Animal

NAMSA•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond. Come and work for an organization with the: Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core Values: Act with integrity in everything we do. Provide best-in-class customer experiences. Develop superior talent and deliver expertise. Respond with agility and provide timely results. Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs dosing of test agents in small animals through a variety of dosing methods, including, but not limited to, intraperitoneal, intravenous, epicutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral. Applies topical test agents as required.
Performs scoring of test agents, assessing the subject’s reaction to the agent.
Performs post-procedure small animal euthanasia following established protocols.
Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, etc.
Assists with preparing animals for surgery and with administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedure and post-operatively. Performs incision monitoring, pain assessment and medication administration as needed post-procedurally.
Performs intravenous and cardiac blood collection.
Performs preventive health maintenance such as nail trims and bathing.
Performs all aspects of veterinary directed care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian. Administers medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
Communicates with Veterinarian and Study Director regarding living conditions and medical status of animals.
Cleans and maintains routinely utilized equipment.
Assists with other duties as assigned.