Veterinary Technician I, Veterinary Services

Champions Oncology Inc. • Rockville, MD

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Veterinary Services Team. This role involves conducting daily and weekly assessments and treatments of animals, participating in the daily health surveillance program, administering agents, and collecting samples as dictated by study protocols. The position also includes providing animal care, conducting health observations, and recording data using laboratory information management systems.

Requirements

• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
• Organized. Detail oriented. Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.
• AALAS ALAT.
• 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and weekly assessments and treatments of animals identified with abnormalities
• Participate in the daily health surveillance program, including animal and sample submission and tracking of results.
• Administer agents through different routes of administration (including IP, PO, SQ and IV) and collect blood and tissue samples as dictated by study protocol or veterinary need.
• Support animal health and welfare assessment studies.
• Provide animal care including feeding and watering with food and water consumption monitoring.
• Conduct animal observation for general health and overall well-being.
• Record data using laboratory information management systems.
• May be required to conduct health observation on incoming animal and report any animal findings.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level