Veterinary Technician III

SciTech Services, Inc.•Edgewood, MD

6d•$29 - $31

About The Position

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician III experienced in biomedical research to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The role provides daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, as well as passing a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Three years of experience in research animal veterinary technician care.
Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certification.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and AAALAC accreditation.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Care for research animal species including non-human primates, rodents, rabbits, swine or mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs.
Perform daily and weekly health checks of laboratory animals.
Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions, and report abnormal situations to veterinary staff.
Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments.
Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions.
Set up basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures.
Perform veterinary technical procedures, including injections, euthanasia, and basic medical care.
Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas.
Safely handle and restrain animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia.
Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research.
Participate in study-related necropsies and tissue harvest.
Oversee and implement regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care.
Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid.
Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies.
Provide daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team.