Lab Animal Surgery Technician

3 weeks ago


South San Francisco, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Description:

Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of mice as needed.

Use applicable software for the tracking of surgery mice.

Successfully perform minor surgeries on mice, such as Jugular Vascular Cannulation (JVC), Artery Vascular Cannulation, and Soft Tissue Surgeries (Vasectomy, Splenectomy, Ovariectomy).

Assist with the maintenance of catheterized animals.

Provide dosing in mice 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 mice including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities.

Skills:

animal, surgery, dosing, JVC, Vasectomy, Splenectomy, Ovariectomy, Jugular Vascular Cannulation, IV, PO, SQ

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Experience in animal husbandry, breeding, weaning, health monitoring, documentation, and record keeping.

5+ years of mice surgery experience required.

Previous experience dissecting mouse organs (brain, kidney) for isolation of specific anatomical structures.

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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.


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