Entry Level Animal Research Technician

Company: LabCorp
Location: Bedford
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Are you passionate about medical technology and surgery? Are you a Vet tech looking to make a big difference in the world? Do you want to learn more about different animals and get surgical experience?
Apply now for Entry Level Animal Research Technician with Labcorp in Bedford, MA.
Looking for a career change? Join Labcorp and make a difference in researching surgical biomedical devices. Medical advances that help millions of people!
Looking for a Full-time Entry Level Animal Research Technician with animal experience needed to assist with testing and development of surgical biomedical devices. Become a Study Technician with Labcorp in Bedford, MA.
Do you have great experience as a veterinary technician but need a change of pace that still lets you develop your skills? Become a Entry Level Animal Research Technician in Bedford, MA. and learn about surgery!
Are you an experienced veterinary assistant, looking a change of pace? Do you want to learn surgery? Full-time associate with animal experience needed to assist with testing and development of surgical biomedical devices. Become a Study Technician with Labcorp in Bedford, MA.Do you have great skills as an animal technician and want a new challenge that lets you continue developing them? Become a Study Technician in Bedford, MA.How you will be rewarded!-------------------Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date) PLUS Paid Holidays-------------------Have access to other great benefits including: tuition reimbursement, , a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.-------------------401 (k)-Labcorp will match dollar-for-dollar matching contribution on the amount you contribute up to the first 5% of your eligible compensation. You are immediately eligible for the company match, no matter your length of service and you are always 100% vested in your own contributions, company matching dollars, as well as any earnings.-------------------Have the option to participate in the Labcorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU). Tuition is paid by Labcorp!--Access to growth opportunitiesWith the support of exceptional people from across the globe, you'll be empowered to own your career journey with:-------------------Formal and informal mentoring opportunities-------------------Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities-------------------Personalized development planning-------------------Exposure to many drug development scientific career pathsJob Description-- Performing task and duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)-- Daily monitoring of animal health, including colony animals and animals on study, pre- and post-surgery-- Learning intra-operative monitoring of anesthesia and animal health-- Learning peri-surgical animal handling; placement of peripheral intravenous catheters, aseptic preparation, bandaging, anesthetic recovery-- Administration and documentation of test articles, drugs, and anesthetic agents-- Working directly with surgical/veterinary staff to insure successful surgical outcomes, adherence to protocols and regulatory guidelines-- Collection of surgery data, including anesthetic records, surgery flow sheets, animal medical records, etc.-- Preparing and maintaining surgical and procedure spaces, including setup, operation, and clean up, according to client and protocol specifications. May include handling surgical instruments, working within a sterile field, and sanitizing the facilities-- Maintaining inventory of surgical supplies and medications.-- Support OR needs as directed by Supervisor or senior staff: positioning animals, runner/relief duties, autoclave, etc.; surgical assistance to veterinary staff-- Learn use of imaging equipment (camera, radiographs, ultrasound, etc. )-- Learn basic monitoring anesthesia for cardiovascular, interventional, laparoscopic, endoscopic and other medical device studies-- Read and review of study protocols, client supply lists, and participates in ordering of specialty equipment/supplies as necessary for studies-- Quality control on designated equipment-- Occasional mandatory overtime required-- Weekend duties assigned on rotation-- Present a professional attitude while interacting with Sponsors and representatives-- Other duties as assignedRequirements:Experience with animals as a Vet TechnicianBS/BA degree in science or related field such as Animal Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Microbiology, Chemistry and other related fields. Experience may be used in lieu of education. OR MS/MA degree in science or related field
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