Veterinary Research Technician - Macaque group
Texas Biomedical Research Institute•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Research Technician – Macaque group to join our team. This position will provide support and technical assistance on research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Macaque group.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
- At least 2 years of job specific experience
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) certification, or Licensed Veterinary Technician
- 60 hours college or Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- previous research experience with non-human primates or other laboratory animals
Responsibilities
- Performs observations of laboratory non -human primates in single and group housing and provides husbandry care
- Reviews clinical history, and performs a basic health check.
- Triages and aids in the treatment of animals with wounds and other clinical conditions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
- Uses appropriate standard husbandry procedures to clean and sanitize animal areas.
- Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents anesthesia events to include IV catheterization and intubation.
- Collects, labels, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates.
- Maintains, cleans, operates, and reports condition of equipment.
- Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may assist with necropsy.
- Maintains written documentation and subsequent data entry into the record database.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- pet insurance
- An incomparable employer funded retirement plan with 7% retirement funding starting day 1 (and increases upon years of service)
- Generous paid time off
- 14 paid holidays including Winter Recess (paid week off the last week of December)
- On-site medical clinic
- wellness incentives
- paid prescription drug resources to promote health management
- On-site gym & wellness programs
- Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
- tuition reimbursement
- leadership programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
