Veterinary Technician (CS-PRP and BPRP Containment)

Goldbelt, Inc.•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. The Veterinary Technician providing veterinary technical support in Quarantine, Barrier, ABSL-2, ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 animal care and use areas. The Veterinary Technician shall independently select and apply appropriate procedures for the supported tasks. The Veterinary Technician shall assist in providing non-routine care, supporting changes in procedure, addressing problems, etc.

Requirements

Apply practical knowledge and technical expertise to resolve problems independently and in cooperation with other personnel.
Shall work in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, MS Teams, Excel, Outlook and other software systems as required.
LAT certification or higher, as defined by AALAS, is required prior to or within twelve (12) months of hire.
At least three (3) years’ veterinary technical experience in support of NHPs in a research setting is required.
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
US Citizenship Required
Variable work hours, to include 24/7 coverage, evenings/nights, weekends, Government holidays, and during unforeseen closures or circumstances shall apply, as requested to meet mission requirements.
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Secret security clearance eligibility, with no access to classified. NACLC/ANACI is acceptable if completed within 5 years prior to enrollment.
Ability to successfully pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ABSL-3 and/or ABSL-4 settings is highly desirable.
GLP experience is desirable.
Experience with rodents, swine, rabbits, and ferrets in a research setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary technical support to the animals at all biocontainment levels during experimental and non-experimental periods IAW SOPs and/or protocol. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting daily observations, surgical site preparation; administration of medications or other substances by injection, orally, or topically; placing intravenous catheters; intubating, anesthetizing animals using injectable or gas anesthetics, anesthetic monitoring and euthanasia; prep surgery site; providing assistance in radiographic and surgical procedures; collection, storage and proper submission of blood and other biosamples; creating entries in medical records (to include Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)-compliant entries); conduct of health checks and physical exams; handling and restraining animals; transferring animals between cages/restraint devices/jump boxes; providing environmental enrichment; reporting/documenting abnormal conditions or treatment failures; pairing NHPs; and ensuring food/water are available IAW SOPs or protocol.
Assist in reviewing SOPs for all functions and activities performed by Contract Employees.
Assist the Contract PM with reviewing pending animal studies provided by the TPOC, advise the Contract PM regarding the veterinary technical personnel/facility/capability/equipment/supply resources necessary, advise the Contract PM regarding the resources on hand, advise the acquisition of resources not on hand, and ensure resources are in position where and when required.
Ensure all animals are properly identified and associated with specific experiments IAW SOPs.
Transport animals within the facility or to/from other facilities IAW SOPs.
Ensure proper room designations and entry procedures and update room entry order IAW SOPs.
Maintain veterinary medical procedure areas IAW SOPs.
Operate veterinary medical equipment and document operations at all biocontainment levels IAW SOPs. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, imaging equipment; anesthesia administration and monitoring equipment; and clinical pathology diagnostic equipment (hematology, serum chemistry, and coagulation profiles, etc.).
Conduct and document time/temp and bacteriological monitoring of autoclaves IAW SOPs.
Perform routine operator/user-level maintenance and repair of all veterinary medical equipment used by Contract Employees IAW SOPs and notify the Contract PM when more extensive repairs are necessary.
Monitor certification/maintenance dates on veterinary medical equipment and notify the Contract PM in a timely fashion of certifications that are coming due.
Process, transport, and document the disposal of waste, including general, animal carcasses, medical, pathological, chemical, and radioactive wastes from the animal care and use areas IAW SOPs.
Conduct and document all Core Safety duties IAW SOPs. This includes preparing decontaminating solutions, and related materials by weighing and measuring constituents, mixing, sterilizing, and dispensing to designated areas; cleaning and waxing floors, washing windows, emptying waste containers; decontaminating supplies, equipment, salvage, and other materials before removal from infectious areas, or use of decontaminating solutions; collecting, sterilizing, sorting, counting, and exchanging laboratory clothing, shoes, and towels; receiving, storing, and distributing bulk laboratory supplies (PPE, chemicals, feed, bedding, etc.) or large equipment (i.e., caging); and operating sterilizers (autoclaves).
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment on hand and notify the Contract PM of supply and equipment needs and provide quotes as needed.
Receive, inspect, and store each shipment of supplies and equipment IAW SOPs. Shipments shall not be accepted in damaged condition, or it is an incorrect type, quantity, and quality, or if expired/short dated. Uncrate and assemble equipment on receipt to ensure it is the correct item.
Complete and document all trainings as required to perform tasks IAW SOPs and policies.
Travel to local (75-mile radius) research facilities to observe and learn or develop novel approaches to facilitate animal care at USAMRIID, if required by the needs of the Government with TPOC and COR approval.
Attend continuing education annually at no additional cost to the Government with prior coordination through the Contract PM.
Provide training to USAMRIID personnel as requested by TPOC. Some areas of instruction may include, but are not limited to, observation of animals, safe work practices, and procedures and animal husbandry topics of interest in the research environment.
Inform Contract PM of all absences as far in advance as possible.
Promptly report illness or injury, new prescription medications, changes in current medications, any changes in health status or foreign travel to Certifying Official (CO) and the CMA. If absent for three (3) or more workdays due to a medical condition get evaluated and cleared by the CMA upon returning to duty.
Enroll in and meet the Controlled Substance Personnel Reliability Program (CS-PRP) requirements.
Enroll in and meet the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and Select Agent requirements IAW Army Regulation 190-17. Contract Employee shall initiate all administrative requirement for enrollment into BPRP within one (1) month of start date. Contract Employee shall complete all BPRP requirements for unsupervised access to ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 within twelve (12) months of start date unless extended by the TPOC and COR after review of each request.