Careers

JOB TITLE: Administrative Support Specialist IV – IACUC Administrator

Summary:

Under the direction of Program Management and DVR Leadership the Administrative Support Specialist IV shall perform duties for the Animal Care and Use Committee, Animal Study Protocol administration, supply ordering and inventory control, billing entries, vivarium data collection, SOP administration and revisions, training document administration, pest management records, physical plant repair monitoring, animal census data collection, vivarium environmental monitoring data collection, and inventory and equipment management at storage locations. While performing these duties, the employee will primarily be working with a computer and typing; will infrequently be exposed to laboratory animals. Must be comfortable working in an environment where laboratory animals are housed and interacting with DVR Program Leadership and Researchers.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a college degree and 4 years’ work experience or H.S. Diploma and eight years of related work experience. AALAS certification preferred.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, word processing and database record keeping required; Microsoft Suite i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to multitask and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Comprehension of medical terminology and laboratory animal practices.
• Be able to effectively and constructively interact with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the NIH.
• Ability to coordinate information delivery to large groups of people in a timely manner.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial work environment.

The duties for the Administrative Support Specialist IV will include:

• Support the Animal Care and Use Committee by preparing meeting minutes, managing emails, scheduling meetings, updating/revising DVR SOPs, scheduling ACUC inspections, organizing and updating amendments to ASPs.
• POTS administrator for requesting supplies for the program and training others on the POTS system.
• Preparing and entering billing information.
• Assist with updating ASPs including amendments, animal user training information, contact information for users and ensuring animal users provide approval signatures on strict deadlines.
• Maintain and provide Rodent Birth log information to Institutes.
• Maintain the ASP folders which includes uploading new ASPs, amendments, archive expired ASPs, and notifying animal users when changes have been applied.
• Updating SOP folders and notifying animal users when revisions/updates have been applied.
• Additional assistance, when needed, with monitoring pest management reports and placing ticket requests, monitoring physical plant (ORF) work requests, maintain animal census reports for all facilities, maintain facility space availability and updating space maps monthly and verifying environmental monitoring daily temperatures/humidity/lights.
• Assist with equipment and inventory management in storage warehouses.
• Generate reports, memos, and spreadsheets within strict deadlines, using several types of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Answer phones, file, email, fax and distribute correspondence, as necessary.
• Assisting all PIs, clients and associates with their inquiries and requests.

JOB TITLE:         Veterinary Technician II - Surgery

Summary

Under the direction of Contract Management and the Facility Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician shall primarily be responsible for preparing the surgical suite aseptically, monitoring animals pre- and post-surgery, preparing animals for surgery, operating anesthesia equipment, monitoring vital signs and assisting the surgeon.  This person must be knowledgeable of Veterinary Medical terminology and trained in animal treatment and care. In addition, this position requires completion and management of medical records. 

Requirements

Employee must have a high school diploma and preferably be certified through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or hold an Associate Arts Degree in Veterinary Technology and experience working with animals in biomedical research preferable or companion animal practice and be eligible to take the LAT certification.

Duties:

• Communicate with the Attending Veterinarian and Researchers to better care for animals and provide services to the customers.
• Aseptically set up and maintain a surgical suite.
• Monitor animals (to include pigs, dogs, non-human primates, rabbits, rat, and mice) before, during and after surgery.
• Operate anesthesia equipment (mechanical ventilators, ECG, capnography, pulse oximeter, non-invasive and invasive blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate).
• Prepare animals for surgery (placing IV catheters, endotracheal tubes, shaving/cleaning surgical area, and aseptically cleaning surgical area).
• Perform body and dental radiographs.
• Provide pre- and post-monitoring of vital signs (respiration, heart rate, body temperature, etc.) of animals scheduled for surgical procedures.
• Assist Veterinarian with examination and procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical equipment (Steam, Flash, and Ethylene Oxide).
• Use biological and chemical indicators to monitor the sterilization process.
• Maintain all rooms with stocked supplies.
• Assist with the monitoring and ordering of supplies.
• Completion and management of electronic medical records (DVMax).
• Ensure that proper veterinary care and treatment for NIH/DVR animals is maintained.
• Administer drugs or treatments to animals, as directed, including the calculation of dosage, and recording of drug use in Controlled Drug logs or animal clinical records.
• Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALAC accreditation of the NIH animal facility.
• Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling requirements.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Identify and report potential problem areas related to animal use, care, or health, or problems with facilities or equipment which might be hazard to animals or personnel.
• Ensure that records, logbook, and other clinical and project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.
• Compliance with the QA/QC program.
• Maintain a current knowledge of existing and proposed laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting the care and use of animals at the NIH.

• Maintain a broad general knowledge and competence in lab animal science husbandry, technical procedures, and facility management.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

1. Handling and manipulating animals
2. Literate in written and spoken English
3. Experience in an animal facility or previous skills working in a Veterinary Clinic.
4. Knowledgeable in PC applications including word documents and spreadsheets

Position: Research Assistant II – Imaging

 Requirements:

• A four-year college degree in the biological or life sciences field or CVT or RVT is preferred and a minimum certification level of AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) at time of employment.
• Shall have specialized experience performing one or more of the following; biological, physiological, microbiological or toxicological tests according to prescribed standards under the direction of Safety, the Veterinary Staff, or Principal Investigators (PIs)/Study Directors;
• shall have technical knowledge and expertise in the use of common and specialized lab instruments such as pH meters, anesthesia, surgery, surgical instrumentation, balances, centrifuges, incubators, autoclaves, analytical lab equipment, computer equipment, imaging equipment such as MRI, IVIS, Digital X-Ray, dual viewing port surgical microscope with camera, CT Scan, sonogram, work with non-human primates BSL 2 work involving technical support, health observations and security procedures, and/or support and advising PIs.

Duties:

• Able to operate complex laboratory equipment such as imaging and x-ray units.
• Work independently and train investigative staff in operating equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records
• Maintain animal health records
• Perform prescribed treatments on animals
• Restrain, handle, and manipulate various species
• Perform procedures requiring various levels of biohazard containment.
• Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff.
• Perform or assist investigators in the performance of technical procedures, these include but are not limited to immunizations, bleeding of experimental animals, weaning, mating, re-derive animals, fecal collection and grooming of various species.
• Prepare and submit required written records, charts, logs, and inventories in a timely manner.
• Contact vendors for equipment yearly certifications.
• Conduct daily Waste Anesthetic Gas (WAG) inspections.
• Perform weekly and monthly equipment maintenance.
• Assist with ordering supplies.
• Keep scientific equipment inventory updated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Technician I&II - NHP

LOCATION: NIH/DVR 14 NHP Area

SUPERVISOR: Task Manager/Floor Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Task Manager and Floor Supervisor the NHP Animal Care Technicians shall have demonstrated knowledge and skill in handling and managing Non-human Primates. They shall be able to recognize the appearance of abnormal animals and be able to maintain a clean and safe environment for all animals. In addition, this person will also be responsible for assisting investigators, keeping appropriate records, training staff, and providing supplies when requested. The Animal Care Technician III shall maintain accurate room logs, production schedules and maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Must have AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification or LAT preferred. Must have a minimum of one year experience in a laboratory animal facility working with NHPs. Position will require LAT certification within 1 year of employment.

Candidates must possess an excellent command of the English language both written and verbal to effectively communicate with investigators and other staff members daily.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential Duties:

Provide animal care and husbandry services for nonhuman primates, including but not limited to: feeding and watering animals; handling and restraint of animals, cage and bedding changeouts; cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, hallways, ancillary equipment; monitoring environmental parameters as required; assessing the presence of vermin and effectiveness of control efforts; performing animal health checks; assisting in the local delivery and transport of animals; assisting in the inspection and storage of feed and bedding materials; performing minor equipment and facility maintenance.

· Observe and report any abnormalities in animals, equipment, or facilities to the floor supervisor or the Task Manager.

· Perform husbandry, restraint, and environmental monitoring tasks in accordance with established DVR SOPs.

· Ensure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALACi accreditation of the NIH facilities.

· Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements.

· Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics and scheduling of projects.

· Participate in the ongoing employee training program, with special emphasis on safety and health training, safe work practices, and use of personal protective equipment.

· Perform job tasks and duties in compliance with NIH “Guide”, facility policies, regulations, safety, and security procedures.

· Perform work in compliance with applicable safety requirements.

· Adhere to equipment sanitation and sterilization schedules.

· Ensure that records, logbooks and other project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.

· Comply with the QA/QC program.

· Recommend changes in operational procedures that might increase the efficiency or effectiveness of work procedures or practices.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Climbing X

Stooping X

Kneeling X

Reaching X

Standing X

Sitting X

Walking X

Pushing X

Pulling X

Talking X

Hearing X

Lifting/Moving Requirements – up to 50 pounds

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Animal care and technical duties will be performed mainly indoors in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory facility, or animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities. Laboratory environment and animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.

Title: Colony Manager

Reports to: Colony Manager Supervisor and Breeding Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Colony Manager  is responsible for providing comprehensive breeding colony management and support within the animal facility. This role involves performing animal husbandry duties, coordinating and providing breeding programs maintenance, maintaining accurate breeding and health records, and supporting investigators in breeding research-related activities involving rodents. The position requires strong knowledge of rodent reproductive biology, and animal handling.

EUDUCATION-Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and certified through AALAS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Animal Husbandry & Colony Maintenance

• Perform all animal husbandry duties in conjunction with breeding technical support, as outlined in the facility’s statement of work.

• Responsible for the breeding, perpetuation, expansion, and backcrossing of various research animal strains.

• Able to ear punch, tattoo, and read both ear punches and tattoo’s for identification purposes.

• Conduct weaning, sexing, and general care of colony animals.

Breeding Program Management

• Select breeding pairs according to investigator directions and strain characteristics.

• Confirm matings by observing vaginal plugs and weighing to confirm gestation for timed matings and carry out timed matings to meet research protocol requirements.

• Plan and maintain weekly breeding schedules based on investigator needs.

• Monitor male and female breeding performance and adjust as needed.

• Provide gestation-specific dams and manage separation of females for parturition.

• Learn and become familiar with unique rodent phenotypes used in studies.

Recordkeeping & Data Management

• Maintain all breeding and colony records including: Male/Female Breeding Records, Weight Sheets, Colony Management Reports, Retired Male Records, Euthanasia Records, Standing Order Forms, and bar-coded cage card orders.

• Prepare and maintain pedigree charts and breeding records with detail and accuracy.

• Input breeding and colony data into computer databases as needed.

• Maintain records in accordance with SOPs, working protocols, and investigator requirements.

Investigator Interaction & Support

• Meet with investigators to assist with colony start-up and ongoing management.

• Maintain communication regarding colony status and breeding performance.

• Provide coverage and support for other breeding colonies as needed.

• Work with investigators using transgenic animals to achieve optimal breeding efficiency.

• Evaluate and recommend improvements in reproductive efficiency and recordkeeping systems.

• Identify reproductive issues and make necessary recommendations.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform euthanasia per approved protocols.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

POSITION TITLE:              Cagewash Technician          

LOCATION:                         NEI Cagewash Technician, Bethesda, MD

SUPERVISOR:                     Priority One Management

Summary

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor the Cagewash Technicians shall have the physical strength and dexterity to handle cages, racks, pans, feed bags, carts, dollies, and other equipment and be able to maintain a clean environment. 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Must have some knowledge of the following equipment: autoclaves, automated cage washing machines conveyors, bedding disposal, bottle fillers, and rack flush station, etc.
• Must be able to work with various cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Literate in written and spoken English.
• Must be willing and able to sit and pass the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level after one year of employment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers and function productively with others in accomplishing assigned tasks.
• Ability to function in a customer-client atmosphere, i.e., assists the company in providing positive responses to customer needs and delivery of quality services to the customer.
• Ability to follow through on instructions.

Duties:

Work Assignments are based on work requirements to meet the contract needs, which may include the following duties:

• Clean, sanitize, or sterilize caging or equipment utilizing automated cagewash machines, autoclaves, bottle fillers, and bedding dump stations.
• Dispose of waste in compliance with university and federal/state regulations.
• Minor/preventative maintenance of caging and equipment.
• Movement/delivery of feed/bedding sacks, cages, racks, pans, carts, dollies, and other equipment.
• Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the establishment and continued maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
• Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Ensure performance of activities in adherence with established SOPs.
• Participate in the ongoing employee training program, with special emphasis on safety and health training, safe work practices, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform job tasks/duties in compliance with university policies, regulations, safety, and security procedures.
• Perform equipment calibration and Quality Assurance (QA) as directed.
• Compliance with the QA/Quality Control (QC) program.
• Be at assigned work station by prescribed start time.
• Operate Rack washer according to SOP as directed.
• Operate Tunnel washer according to SOP as directed.
• Fill water bottles and build cages according to SOP as directed.
• Clean and sanitize cage wash and support areas as needed during the day, and at the end of day.
• Perform work in compliance with applicable safety requirements, (proper PPE, hearing protection).
• Adherence to equipment sanitation and sterilization schedules (preventive maintenance, chlorine and pH test).
• Assure that records, log books, and other project records are appropriately maintained.
• Observe and report any problems with equipment or the facilities to your supervisor.
• Perform sterilization and environmental monitoring tasks in accordance with        established SOPs.
• Complete all required sanitation logs and checklists.
• Any other duties or task delegated by the contract or university management.

Hours:  Basic work-week of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace.  Hours are relatively inflexible and are dictated by the institutional research schedule.  Relatively weekend and holiday work is required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

Activity	Not Applicable	Occasionally	Often
Climbing		X
Stooping			X
Kneeling			X
Reaching			X
Standing			X
Sitting	X
Walking			X
Pushing			X
Pulling			X
Talking			X
Hearing			X

Lifting/Moving Requirements:

Heavy work; lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 30 pounds, applying up to 30 pounds constantly to move/roll objects.

Environmental Conditions:

Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area.  However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities.  Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise. 

JOB TITLE:        NHP Veterinary Technician I/II

Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Veterinary Technician or Facility Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician shall primarily be responsible for daily rounds, preliminary health exams of sick animals, reporting to the veterinarians, examination of all incoming animals for overt signs of illness, and assistance with the animal surveillance program for NHP species.  This person must be knowledgeable of veterinary medical terminology, animal treatment, nursing, and observations and communicating abnormal or poor health.  This person will be responsible for assisting investigators with technical procedures including sedation, anesthetic monitoring, bleeding, drug administration, identification of animals, restraint, and keeping appropriate records. 

Requirements

Level I: Employee must have a high school diploma, hold an Associate Arts Degree in Veterinary Technology or experience working with animals in biomedical research preferable) or companion animal practice and be eligible to take the LAT certification.

Level II: Employee must have a high school diploma, hold an Associate Arts Degree in Veterinary Technology or B.S. degree in biology, animal science or similar discipline, experience working with animals in biomedical research preferable) or companion animal practice and be eligible to take the LATG certification

Duties

• Provide care to research animals, performing health observations, reporting problems or abnormalities to the veterinarians.
• Assess and document clinical observations, body weight data, food consumption data, environmental data, and other data on the appropriate forms.
• Ensure that records, logbook, and other clinical and project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.
• Administer drugs or treatments including dose calculation and controlled drug record keeping.
• Communicate with all staff to care for animals and provide high quality services to the customers.
• Coordinate work schedules with researchers and the supervisors.
• Restraint and positioning of animals for examination or treatment.
• Monitoring and executing the sentinel animal program.
• Assure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALAC accreditation of the NIH animal facility.
• Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling requirements.
• Maintain facility cleanliness along with sanitation and sterilization of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Identify and report potential problem areas related to animal use, care, or health, or problems with facilities or equipment which might be hazard to animals or personnel.
• Compliance with the QA/QC program.
• Pursue specialized training or cross training to maximize delivery of services.
• Maintain a current knowledge of existing and proposed laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting the care and use of animals at the NIH.
• Maintain a broad general knowledge and competence in lab animal science husbandry, technical procedures, and facility management.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include routine animal husbandry and cage wash functions as needed during emergencies.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

1. Handling and manipulating animals
2. Literate in written and spoken English
3. Experience in an animal facility or previous skills working in a veterinary clinic.
4. Knowledgeable in PC applications including word documents and spreadsheets

Summary

Under the direction of the Project Manager the  Cagewash Supervisor/Foreman shall have the ability to supervise and manage all cagewash staff. Ensure all records are maintained and up to date. Must have physical strength and dexterity to handle cages, racks, pans, feed bags, carts, dollies, and other equipment and be able to maintain a clean environment. 

JOB TITLE:                  Cagewash Supervisor/Foreman  

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be AALAS certified at the ALAT level (LAT preferred). 
3. Demonstrated record of cagewash operations and equivalent.
4. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner with minimal supervision.
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft’s Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required.

 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Work Assignments are based on work requirements to meet the contract needs, which may include the following duties:

• Coordinate animal facility operations.
• Work with subordinate employees to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Animal Welfare Act and the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: ILAR publication 2024, and the task Statement of Work.
• Work with subordinate employees to provide animal husbandry and animal care support services (e.g. clean cages, sterile cages, water bottles, feed, bedding, environmental enrichment, sanitation and decontamination management of cagewash rooms and adjacent areas) according to approved facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Work with subordinate employees to monitor and record tunnel and rack washer pH levels, water temperature levels, chlorine levels.
• Work with subordinate employees to appropriately mix and maintain all sanitization, decontamination, and sterilization chemicals.
• Monitor all cage washing equipment on a daily basis to ensure proper functionality.
• Ensure that all waste from the facility is disposed of on a daily basis.
• Provide facility logistical support such as internal facility transport of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a weekly inventory of all feed, bedding, enrichment, and chemical supplies.
• Provide quality assurance to include monitoring of the effectiveness of facility sanitation, monitoring of incoming animal shipments for container integrity and animal health, cage-washing and autoclaving procedures, and any other quality assurance services as deemed necessary by the Project Officer.
• Provide proper care, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities as outlined in approved facility SOP's.
• Prepares and submits required written records, charts, logs and inventories as requested by your supervisor.
• Maintain employee performance evaluations.
• Interview potential applicants for open positions.
• Understands and follows all approved SOP's.
• Familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in the work area.
• Assists in any contract related activity, as assigned by your supervisor, to complete the required work.
• Weekend, holiday and after hours work may be required as necessary to meet operational needs of the work site.
• All other duties as directed.

Hours:  Basic work-week of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace.  Hours are dictated by the institutional research schedule, weekend and holiday work maybe required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

Activity	Not Applicable	Occasionally	Often
Climbing		X
Stooping			X
Kneeling			X
Reaching			X
Standing			X
Sitting	X
Walking			X
Pushing			X
Pulling			X
Talking			X
Hearing			X

Lifting/Moving Requirements:

Heavy work; lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 30 pounds, applying up to 30 pounds constantly to move/roll objects.

Environmental Conditions:

Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area.  However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities.  Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise. 

JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Veterinarian provides veterinary support to Division of Veterinary Resources laboratory animal programs consistent with DVR guidelines. The primary responsibility shall be the provision of veterinary medical and surgical care for non-human primates (NHP) and rodents. Participation in the veterinary medical care program for other various animal species is included as a smaller component of the duties of the position. Clinical Veterinarian responsibilities include providing daily clinical care and treatment of the laboratory animals; participation in emergency call schedule and after-hours veterinary care, ICU night, weekend, and holiday coverage with other veterinarians as required.  All services must be provided in accordance with all applicable regulations.

 
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent required.
2. Must have a license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one (1) state.
3. Minimum three (3) years’ experience required in clinical laboratory animal medicine which must include non-human primates (NHPs).
4. Completion of a residency program in laboratory animal medicine and certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) is preferred.
5. Experience with IACUC activities and research protocol review/approval process, and/or consultant service to the IACUC.
6. Must have knowledge of laboratory animal technician duties and training.
7. Must possess excellent knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations governing Animal Care.
8. Must be a legal resident of the United States.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Demonstrated record of work experience within an animal care facility, or within the field of laboratory animal science.
2. Demonstrated record of successful development, implementation and maintenance of training programs.
3. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner with minimal supervision.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Working knowledge of Microsoft’s Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential Duties:

• Oversees all aspects of research animal colony health, including health surveillance and medical management of NHPs and rodents.
  • Provides diagnostic support and treatment of sick or injured animals.Assists in the development and implementation of research protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Provides technical oversight of NHP & Rodent animal care technician personnel to assure SOP training, safety, and facility regulatory compliance.

• Provides training and instruction on techniques associated with research NHP & Rodent use for animal care technicians and the DVR investigators and research staff.
  • Acts as a coordinator of animal care projects.  Directs project management meetings to ensure protocol requirements are being met by discussing current SOPs, the development of new SOPs, SOP training, any additional training needs encompassing emergency procedures for the treatment of injuries to personnel and animals in the NHP area.  Ensures that all animal care areas represent a well-documented and consistently implemented training process for all work groups.
  • Assists during experiment start-up meetings between contract personnel and the DVR Principal Investigators (PIs), Study Directors, Program Directors and other members of the investigator team to improve customer service and increase communication efforts with fellow scientists.
  • Shall have demonstrated ability to interact effectively with PIs, Study Directors and investigator team(s) to achieve goals set forth within approved research protocols involving animal care, developing department master schedules and study-specific schedules, diet, dosing, and standard observational and technical procedures and accurate reporting of such data.
  • Be familiar with active experimental protocols and future studies in the research pipeline to aide DVR and Priority One Services, Inc. with assuring PI and Study Director experimental parameters are met.

POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Technicians

SUPERVISOR: Large Animal Team Leader

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Large Animal Team Leader the NHP Animal Care Technician shall have demonstrated knowledge and skill in handling animals, especially NHP's. The Large Animal Care Technician will have experience with Non-human Primates. They shall be able to recognize the appearance of abnormal animals and be able to maintain a clean environment for all animals. In addition, this person will also be responsible for assisting investigators, keeping appropriate records, and providing supplies when requested. The Animal Care Technician shall maintain accurate room logs and maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have AALAS Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification or one year’ experience in a laboratory animal facility, animal hospital, zoo, or related animal field. All Animal Care Technician’s shall train and become ALAT certified within one year of employment.
• Candidates must possess an excellent command of the English language both written and verbal in order to effectively communicate with investigators and other staff members daily.

RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential Duties:

• Provide animal care and husbandry services, including but not limited to: feeding and watering animals; handling and restraint of animals, cage and bedding changeouts; cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms, hallways, ancillary equipment; monitoring environmental parameters as required; assessing the presence of vermin and effectiveness of control efforts; performing animal health checks; assisting in the local delivery and transport of animals; assisting in the inspection ad storage of feed and bedding materials; performing minor equipment and facility maintenance.
• Observe and report any abnormalities in animals, equipment, or facilities to the floor supervisor or the Project Manager.
• Perform husbandry, restraint, and environmental monitoring tasks in accordance with established NIH SOPs
• Ensure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALACi accreditation of the NIH facilities.
• Adhere to security procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics and scheduling of projects.
• Participate in the ongoing employee training program, with special emphasis on safety and health training, safe work practices, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform job tasks and duties in compliance with NIH “Guide”, facility policies, regulations, safety, and security procedures.
• Perform work in compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Adhere to equipment sanitation and sterilization schedules.
• Ensure that records, logbooks and other project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.
• Comply with the QA/QC program.
• Recommend changes in operational procedures that might increase the efficiency or effectiveness of work procedures or practices.

PRIORITY ONE SERVICES, INC.

BLDG 49 ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN II

Summary

The Animal Health Technician II will provide surgical, technical, and clinical support services under the direction of the Senior Animal Health Team Leader or respective Animal Health Technician III. They must demonstrate a working knowledge of veterinary science and technology (e.g., first aid response, pharmacy and pharmacology, treatment, and examination) as well as technical experience and competency in surgical nursing, preparation and assisting, anesthesiology, nursing, laboratory procedures and radiology Experience should be related to the species housed in the Building 49 CAF.  Animal Health Technician II will assist the Animal Health Leaders in providing all animal health services.

Requirements

Preferred personnel be certified by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG). Qualifications as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, Military Animal Care Specialist (91T), or degrees in veterinary medicine/science will be considered but individuals will be eligible to obtain certification at the LATG level within 2-4 years. Work experience must include four years’ experience in laboratory animal facilities.  Experience must be related to the species housed in the Building 49 CAF (e.g., Rodents, Rabbits, 13-lined Ground Squirrels, Zebrafish, Sand Rats, Swine, and Non-Human Primates). Formal education shall include a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent with working knowledge computers and associated software (e.g., WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Electronic Mail).

Duties

• Adhere to established Bldg 49 Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work tactfully and effectively with Co-Workers and Laboratory Staff.
• Routine animal health surveillance and/or assessment of sick animals.
• Routine veterinary care/support and treatments as prescribed by the Veterinary Staff.
• Maintains permanent animal health records and reports.
• Diagnostic support to include sample collection and preparation (e.g., blood, serum, tissue, etc.), fecal analysis, hematology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, radiology, and dental prophylaxis.
• Work under ABS Level I and II conditions.
• Anesthesia support to include induction, maintenance, and recovery of animals.
• Surgical support to include instrument preparation and sterilization, animal preparation, sterile and non-sterile scrub assistants for the support of aseptic surgeries.
• Environmental enrichment activities.
• Sanitation of surgical rooms and support areas.
• Radiation monitoring of posted rooms and/or areas within the CAF.
• Routine preventive maintenance of all surgical support equipment (e.g., intensive care units, anesthesia machines, etc.).
• Perform technical procedures including but not limited to routine injections, blood collection, tumor observations, weighing of animals, and implantation of subcutaneous transponders.
• Pre-procedural food and/or water restriction of animals.
• Routine serology screening for rodent surveillance and quarantine rooms.
• Identify and report potential problem areas with personnel, equipment, or facilities.
• Operate a computer to enter animal related data. Use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Food/waterlogs- email out an issues/follow up.
• Perform Rabbit PE/weights (bi-monthly)
• Perform Ground squirrel physicals (monthly)
• Perform Swine physicals (monthly)
• Assist Animal Health Team Leaders in meeting contractual obligations and deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours:  Basic workweek of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace.  Hours dictated by the institutional research schedule, weekend and holiday work maybe required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies. Potential to provide weekend coverage if there is short staffing and unable to find replacements. 

Physical Requirements:

Activity	Not Applicable	Occasionally	Often
Climbing		X
Stooping			X
Kneeling			X
Reaching			X
Standing			X
Sitting		X
Walking			X
Pushing		X
Pulling		X
Talking			X
Hearing			X

Lifting/Moving Requirements:

Light work; lifting to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 10 pounds, applying up to 10 pounds constantly to move/roll objects.

Environmental Conditions:

Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area.  However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities.  Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise. 

PRIORITY ONE SERVICES, INC.

Building 49 CAF

NIMH Research Specialist II

Summary

Research Support Specialist II for the National Institute of Mental Health under the direction of the Veterinary Medicine and Resources Branch (VMRB) and Institute Veterinarians. The Research Specialist II must demonstrate a working knowledge of veterinary science and technology (e.g. first aid response, pharmacy and pharmacology, surgical support, treatment, nursing care, and examination), as well as have experience with a wide variety of laboratory animal species. The candidate should have experience with anesthesia and surgical support, anesthesia monitoring, constant rate infusion and/or total intravenous anesthesia, surgical (sterile prep and surgical scrub) preparation and surgical assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioral studies and handling of nonhuman primates, rodents, and technical experience in using computers and computer software to conduct research studies.

Requirements

Candidate shall be certified at the AALAS ALAT level. Will be required to obtain a LATG certification within 1 year of eligibility.

Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in laboratory animal facilities.  Applicants shall have experience working with rodents and non-human primates.  Candidate should have experience with animal husbandry/caretaking procedures, accurate data sample collection, accurate and timely record keeping, and data processing.  Must be able to lift 40lbs to 60lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods.  Must be responsible and reliable to work independently when necessary and maintain good customer and team relationships.  Must be available to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Duties

Primary responsibilities: Implements and improves environmental enrichment plan for all VRMB nonhuman primates.

• Documents compliance with environmental enrichment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains all enrichment items for NIMH animals housed at Building 49.
• Assists with animal socializations (i.e. pairs or groups) and completes related documentation.
• Assists with colony data (paper and electronic) as per USDA requirements and NIH policies.
• Performs behavioral observations/assessments, both of individual animals and groups, when          necessary and/or requested.
• Provides behavioral treatments to animals exhibiting certain behaviors.
• Provides conditioning training to animals when necessary and/or requested.
• Assists with developing, reviewing and revising environmental enrichment SOPs and forms.
• Assists with developing and evaluating new enrichment items or methods for implementation at VRMB.
• Assists Research Technicians in animal activities to include first aid response, pharmacy and pharmacology, physiology, physical examination, and treatment under the direction of a veterinarian with various animal species.  Candidate will take all technical directions from the NIMH investigative staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

Hours: Basic workweek of forty (40) hours per week with the start and the end of the workday dependent on the contract requirements of the workplace.  Hours dictated by the institutional research schedule, weekend and holiday work may be required. Must be reliable in attendance to ensure animals receive appropriate level of care. Potential for call-in to assist facility or animal health related emergencies. Potential to provide weekend coverage if there is short staffing and unable to find replacements. 

Physical Requirements:

Activity	Not Applicable	Occasionally	Often
Climbing		X
Stooping			X
Kneeling			X
Reaching			X
Standing			X
Sitting		X
Walking			X
Pushing		X
Pulling		X
Talking			X
Hearing			X

Lifting/Moving Requirements:

Light work; lifting to 50 pounds occasionally; repetitive lifting/manipulation of up to 10 pounds, applying up to 10 pounds constantly to move/roll objects.

Environmental Conditions:

Customarily performs animal care, research management and administration duties in an environmentally controlled work area.  However, technical and management duties may be performed in an animal care vivarium, barrier facility, surgical or test procedure laboratory, animal housing/bedding cleaning and processing areas. Work may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities.  Laboratory environment and/or animal care work areas may be prone to hot and humid conditions, and subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise. 

JOB TITLE: Veterinary Technician II - NHP, FDA White Oak Animal Program

Summary:

The Veterinary Technician shall be at the minimum certified at the AALAS LAT level at the time of employment and be LATG within the first year of employment. The Veterinary Technician shall provide veterinary care, animal protocol support, and treatments for non-human primates and other laboratory animals.  Representative examples of technical procedures include daily observations of  identified animals with abnormal health conditions or study related conditions, injections (intraperitoneal, intramuscular, intravenous), intravenous collection of blood and medical treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian and surgery support. Shall write up animal observation record sheets for health issues and notify researchers of these issues along with a treatment plan. Shall follow up on health issues with animal care staff and researchers, document and file all findings.

Employee must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent with at least 3yrs experience working in a Veterinary Clinic or equivalent profession. Certification through the American Association of Laboratory Sciences at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) is required.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• High School diploma required
• AALAS LAT certification required
• Literate in written and spoken English
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an animal facility or previous skills working in a Veterinary Clinic.
• Knowledgeable in PC applications including word documents and spreadsheets

DUTIES:

• Communicate with the Attending Veterinarian and Researchers to better care for animals and provide services to the customers.
• Coordinate support schedules with Researchers and the Project Manager.
• Provide care to research animals, performing health observations, and providing veterinary care as directed, reporting problems/abnormalities to the Attending Veterinarian.
• Assisting with surgery support including pre and post-surgery monitoring, anesthesia monitoring and vitals documentation.
• Administer drugs or treatments to animals, as directed, including the calculation of dosage, and recording of drug use in Controlled Drug logs or animal clinical records.
• Assist researchers or their staff by restraining/positioning animals for examination or treatment and providing animal handling training as requested..
• Ensure that procedures and practices involving the program of animal care are appropriate for the continued maintenance of AAALACi accreditation of the FDA animal facility and according to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Assist, when requested, in experimental planning and logistics/scheduling requirements.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met.
• Identify and report potential problem areas related to animal use, care, or health, or problems with facilities or equipment which might be hazard to animals or personnel.
• Ensure that records, log book, and other clinical and project records are appropriately and contemporaneously maintained.
• Compliance with the QA/QC program.
• Maintain a current knowledge of existing and proposed laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting the care and use of animals at the FDA.
• Maintain a broad general knowledge and competence in lab animal science husbandry, technical procedures, and facility management.
• Assist/perform blood collection or other technical/veterinary procedures.

Laboratory Animal Resources/Research Resources - Rodent Animal Care Technician
(Animal Technician II)
Work Hours:6:00 AM to 2:30 PM from Monday through Friday and supervisor scheduled weekends/holidays/weather emergencies/university closings.

Summary:
The Laboratory Animal Resource (LAR) group at Princeton University is a centralized administrative department reporting to the Dean for Research and is responsible for animal and veterinary care of all research animals at Princeton University. The Animal Technician for the Life Sciences Complex provides state-of-the art animal care for laboratory animals housed within these facilities. He/she receives direction from the LAR Facility Manager. The primary responsibility is to provide animal care to the various laboratory species (rodents, aquatics, and USDA-covered species), the majority will be in the care of rodents. The Animal Technician ensures the cleanliness of the facility and the maintenance of adequate supplies of food and bedding materials, including PPE. The Animal Technician will work together with other technicians according to a schedule prepared by the LAR Manager and must be willing and able to rotate through all LAR facilities. The Animal Technician pursues and improves methods of animal husbandry and resource utilization. He/she ensures the highest quality of laboratory animal care and research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the LAR management team, PI’s, research staff, students, facility maintenance crews and other support services. This position reports directly to the Facility Manager.
Animal Husbandry:

• Animal Technicians are considered essential services staff. Essential service staff performs jobs that are necessary and required to maintain basic University operations during scheduled or unscheduled work closures due to emergencies, events or other situations.
• Provides animal care for all species housed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including giving food and water to the animals, changing cages, sanitizing all supplies (cages, water bottles, food bins and other animal care related equipment), maintaining clean animal rooms, procedure rooms, hallways and other support areas, and keeping records related to animal care.
• Completes work in a timely fashion and according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and follows other written and verbal instructions as needed.
• Monitors animal health and welfare daily and reports sick and dead animals to the responsible researcher and Veterinary Services. Provides treatments to laboratory animals as prescribed by researchers and/or Veterinary Services.
• Monitors, documents and reports deviations of normal, species-specific and environmental parameters such room temperature, humidity, lights and air quality.
• Provides innovative and species-specific environmental enrichment of laboratory animals under the direction of Veterinary Services and according to research needs.
• Conduct AM and PM animal health observations.
• Operates cage washing machinery, ventilated caging, Edstrom watering system, bedding dispensing units, full size to table top autoclaves and other animal care equipment typical of animal care operations while following safety procedures.
• Assists with transgenic rodent breeding colony management. Demonstrates ability to perform tissue sample collection, set up mating pairs, wean animals, and track data in various software applications.
• Discovers and reports any facility maintenance issues to the Lead Animal Technician and Facility Manager.

*Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all Priority One positions.

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and must have at least two years experience working with animals in a laboratory animal facility.  A diploma in a related science field or equivalent is desired. AALAS certification is preferred and laboratory animal experience is required. Salary will be commensurate with experience and AALAS certification level. Preferred skills include experience with:  animal care and husbandry, cagewash procedures, minor technical procedures, multiple species a plus, and recording keeping. “Applicant may be required  to travel to different facilities in Maryland basically; Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park and Laurel" Applicant must be reliable, able to work independently, and interact professionally with the research staff. Applicant must be flexible and learn quickly; be able to stand for prolong periods, bend, reach, and climb. Demonstrated math and reading comprehension and good English oral and written communication skills are required.