Veterinary Research Technician - Research Support

Texas Biomedical Research Institute • San Antonio, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Biomed is searching for a Veterinary Research Technician to join our team. This position will provide support and technical assistance on research, clinical, and surgical procedures with non-human primates in Animal Biosafety Level 2 (ABSL2) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL3) facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• At least 2 years of job specific experience
• Valid driver's license
• Possesses a working knowledge of all appropriate SOPs

Nice To Haves

• AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) certification.
• Previous research experience with non-human primates or other laboratory animals is desired.

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 (ABSL2 and ABSL3) to clean and sanitize animal areas.
• Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents basic anesthesia events to include IV catheterization and intubation.
• Collects, label, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates.
• Maintains, cleans operates, and report conditions of equipment.
• Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may assist with necropsy.
• Maintains written documentation and subsequent data entry into the animal database.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family
• Pet insurance options
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• a paid Winter Recess (from the last week of December through New Year’s).
• Paid time off for short-term illness and mental wellness
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site medical clinic
• wellness incentives
• prescription support programs
• On-site fitness center
• wellness programs
• Relaxed dress code
• professional development opportunities
• mentorship
• tuition reimbursement
• leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED