Animal Technician
- Employer
- BIOQUAL, Inc.
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Closing date
- Jan 26, 2021
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- Industry
- Maintenance and Repair
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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BIOQUAL, Inc. is fully accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) and has a long history of providing state-of-the-art facilities and trained, experienced research scientists, veterinarians and animal care personnel for clients involved in infectious disease investigations, cancer research, and a wide variety of other in vivo and in vitro studies including those requiring Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) documentation and conditions. OBJECTIVE: The Animal Technician provides a variety of technical, housekeeping, and record keeping tasks associated with nonhuman primates, ferrets and mice. These tasks are performed under general supervision, but spends a major portion of time performing specialized technical procedures necessary to maintain continuous operation of an animal facility or to assist in the conduct of animal experiments. The Animal Technician may assist an animal facility supervisor in supervisory tasks such as training new employees, scheduling and reviewing work, and writing report Job Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: * Considerable knowledge of the care and handling of laboratory animals * Knowledge of the biology and physical characteristics of animals used in research and the ability to recognize signs of illness and abnormalities * Knowledge regarding the methods and materials used in laboratory work * Able to work and communicate professionally with investigators, supervisors and caretakers * Able to make accurate observations, keep current, accurate, and complete records * Able to read, understand, and interpret written and oral instruction and perform math calculations in conduct of experimental procedures * BS in Biology, Animal Science or a related field; or completion of college level Laboratory Animal Technician program; or at least a high school diploma, ALAT, LAT or LAT'G certification from AALAS and at least 1 additional year of experience in biomedical research * 3-5 years of experience DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with necropsy procedures including tissue collection * Collects, verifies, and correlates facility records and makes timely reports to the supervisor * Collects blood, tissue and various fluid samples from the animals * Performs various IV, SC, intranasal and intramuscular injections * Performs anesthesia and euthanasia as required * Read and understand standard operating procedures (SOP's) for animal facilities * Perform routine inoculations * Assist in the processing and shipment of serum/tissue samples * Attend seminars and training * Perform other duties as assigned BIOQUAL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Individuals interested in this position should submit resume to 9600 Medical Center Dr., #101, Rockville, Maryland, 20850 or hrdept@bioqual.com. BIOQUAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his/her age, race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.
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