Biocontainment Veterinary Research Technician

The Biocontainment Veterinary Research Technician in the ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 will provide general care, husbandry, and handling of the animals. May assist with select procedures in support of immunogenicity and efficacy studies. Assist with documentation of data and perform other duties as detailed in job description, or other duties as assigned.

• Perform basic care and husbandry procedures to include manual cage cleaning and providing food, water, enrichment.
• Handle and restrain various laboratory animal species used in biomedical research.
• Monitor and assess health of animals
• Collect/process samples
• Analyze blood using various benchtop equipment
• Prepare/administer medications/treatments
• Prepare animals for pathological evaluation to include performing euthanasia and verifying death.
• Provide support to pathologist during necropsy or tissue collection
• Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of all laboratory equipment used for project support
• Assist with in vitro work and equipment to include proper aliquoting and pipetting techniques, proper use of centrifuge, and biosafety cabinets.
• Operate autoclave and verify sterility.
• Maintain accurate written and computerized records documenting all husbandry and performed procedures.
• Perform quality review of laboratory records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain a close working relationship with team and organizational unit leaders.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma required. Associate’s Degree, Sixty (60) hours from an accredited college/university, graduate of AVMA accredited veterinary technician program, or Military Occupational School (MOS 68T-Animal Care Specialist) preferred.
• Two or more years of job specific experience or in some circumstances advanced degrees/certifications may be considered in lieu of experience. Biomedical research experience working with Non-Human Primates (NHP’s) or other laboratory animals preferred.
• Preferred: AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATg) certification.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards

This is a full-time hourly paid position. Texas Biomed business hours are 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work variable work hours on frequent basis. This would include evenings/nights, weekends, holidays, and any other unforeseen circumstances.

Potential Hazards:
This work will involve potential exposure to chemical hazards such as carcinogens (Formalin), toxic materials (Formalin). Physical hazards include:
Cryogenics (liquid nitrogen) and radiograph equipment. Biological hazards include:
Infectious materials to include select agents (Such as Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses) (ABSL-2, ABSL-3 or ABSL-4). This work will also involve working with laboratory animals such as Non-Human Primates (Macaque, Marmoset), Rodents (Mice, Guinea Pigs) and other animals as needed for project support. Potential exists for animal bites, scratches, and allergies.

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