About this opportunity
Medix™ lists this Veterinary Technician - 258806 opportunity in new york city (brooklyn), New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
M-F 9am - 5pm or 8-4pm
Key Responsibilities:
Perform animal research procedures, including vaccinations, specimen collection, surgical procedures as appropriate, anesthesia monitoring, and animal health assessments.
Prepare for animal studies by organizing supplies, preparing dosing materials, coordinating animal orders, and supporting the formulation of vaccine candidates and live virus.
Work under BSL-2+ containment conditions when handling vaccines, infectious materials, and potentially infectious specimens, following all applicable biosafety protocols.
Administer veterinary medications and perform animal procedures in accordance with approved study protocols and veterinary guidance.
Support animal health and welfare through enrichment activities, behavioral observations, and tracking of health status, treatments, and study progress while ensuring compliance with applicable local, federal, and international regulations.
Maintain and manage databases containing animal medical records, study protocols, and research data.
Process tissue specimens for downstream analysis.
Perform laboratory support duties, including inventory management, ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining a safe work environment, and properly disposing of chemical and biohazardous waste.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or an associate degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program, along with animal care experience, is required.
0–2 years of relevant work experience, including animal care experience, is required.
Who can apply
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