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Lab Animal Surgery Technician

2 months ago


South San Francisco, United States SonoThera Full time

Job Title: Lab Animal Surgery Technician 

Location: South San Francisco, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Full/Part-Time: Full-time About SonoThera

SonoThera is a venture capital-backed early-stage biopharmaceutical company developing ultra-sound-guided non-viral targeted gene therapies to treat multiple diseases of high unmet need. The Gene Therapy group at SonoThera uses a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking approach to solving many of the current challenges facing genetic medicine discovery and drug development. SonoThera is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. Job Description

The Lab Operation group at SonoThera is seeking to hire Surgery Technician to become an integral part of the vivarium operations team. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, start-up environment. The qualified candidate will have animal care, surgical and anesthesia experience. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday.

What You Will Accomplish: 

Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of rodents as needed.   Use applicable software for the tracking of surgery animals.  Successfully perform minor surgeries such as Jugular Vascular Cannulation (JVC) in rodents, Artery Vascular Cannulation, and Soft Tissue Surgeries (Vasectomy, Splenectomy, Ovariectomy).  Assist with the maintenance of catheterized animals.   Provide dosing in rodents including IM, IV, SQ, and orally.  Perform tissue biopsies, necropsy, euthanasia and organ harvest.  Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care  Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities 

 Technical Requirements and Skills: 

Experience in animal husbandry, breeding, weaning, health monitoring, documentation, and record keeping.  5+ years of small animal surgery experience required.  Previous experience dissecting mouse organs (brain, kidney) for isolation of specific anatomical structures. 

General Requirements: 

High school diploma or Associate degree in Animal Science or related area preferred.   Pertinent work experience (such as laboratory, veterinary or surgical experience) may be substituted for education.  Completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification of AALAS required.  Ability to work independently and as a team member.  Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel).   Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   Strong record-keeping and organizational skills. 

 

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $104,000 to $114,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data, including potential adjustments for geographic location.  Benefits

At SonoThera, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure.

💰 Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.

🏋🏻 Access to a 24-hour gym

💝 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

🚗 Commuting stipend based on your geographical location

🏦 401(k) Match: SonoThera offers a dollar-for-dollar match

🏝 All full-time employees are eligible for our flexible time off policy Equal Opportunity for Diversity & Inclusion

SonoThera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.