Animal Research Support Specialist II

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Full time

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A Brief Overview

Under the direction of the supervisor, this role assists veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care and treatments.

Observes animals and reports abnormalities, sickness and injury. Assists with diagnostic, preventative and research procedures. Under minimal supervision, may perform minor surgical or other non-invasive procedures. Assists with colony management. May assist with data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care program or colony management. May participate in the environmental enrichment program. Maintains animal records and inventory as needed. Assists in capture and restraint of animals. Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians. Performs related responsibilities as required.

This position requires rotating holiday and weekend coverage to ensure adequate veterinary care is provided to animals 7 days a week.

What you will do

* • Research Support
* • Advise investigators and program staff regarding procedural issues
* • Ensure necessary resources, supplies, animals and rooms are available for studies
* • Maintain surgical facilities
* • Collect and record experimental data for procedures
* • Provide anesthesia support, postoperative care and monitoring
* • Observe animals and report abnormalities, sickness, and injury
* • Maintains departmental medical records and inventory
* • Assist in diagnostic and preventive procedures or treatment of animals
* • Assists in capture and restraint of animals
* • Quality Assurance
* • Oversee the coordination of animal procurement and receiving to ensure receipt of only disease free animals
* • Conduct necropsies and collect biological samples for diagnostics to include parasitology, bacteriology, serology and histopathology
* • Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols
* • Training
* • Interpret relevant policies and procedures for incoming investigators and staff
* • Conduct training of research technicians, faculty, and staff regarding utilization of research animals, as needed
* • Identify training needs of research technicians and faculty utilizing research animals
* • General Administrative
* • Assist with developing and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accreditation and compliance with federal laws
* • Maintain detailed animal health and diagnostic test records
* • Maintain records in accordance with relevant agency guidelines to include the state of Pennsylvania, Public Health Service, the USDA, and AAALAC.
* • Other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

* High School Diploma / GED Required
* Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology Preferred

Experience Qualifications

* At least two (2) years of technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment Required

At least three (3) years of technical veterinary experience Required

At least two (2) years of anesthesia/surgical support experience Preferred

At least four (4) years of technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment Preferred

Skills and Abilities

* Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
* Ability to achieve project objectives on multiple, complex projects running simultaneously
* Advanced knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to animal care/use in biomedical research

Licenses and Certifications

* Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Preferred or [ ]
* Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Preferred or [ ]
* Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Preferred [ ]
* Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Pennsylvania State Licensing Board Preferred or [ ]
* Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Preferred or [ ]
* Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Preferred [ ]

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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