Veterinary Technician
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Employer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Industry: Research - Other
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) , to provide clinical veterinary support and technical expertise for laboratory animals house at MIT in compliance with protocols and SOPs. Will report necessary information to supervisor, clinical veterinarian, and researcher; administer treatments and supportive care; collect specimens for routine sentinel testing; provide colony management services such as ear tagging, weaning, tissue biopsy, and recordkeeping; provide technical services to investigators which may involve anesthesia support, aseptic preparation, necropsy and tissue collection, compound administration/injections, and blood collection; complete daily clinical rounds, assessing and monitoring the health of laboratory animals and investigator compliance with protocols and SOPs and reporting necessary information to supervisors, the clinical veterinarian, and the researchers; complete food/water regulation and post-surgery safeguard monitoring; and attend weekly meetings. Training will be provided. The majority of work is with rodents.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent; three years' related experience; self-motivation; strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; and laboratory animal handling experience. PREFERRED : undergraduate degree in animal science, biology, or related field; experience with anesthesia administration and pre- and post-operative animal care; and AALAS certification. Job #24286-5
Weekend work is required.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
8/2/24
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) , to provide clinical veterinary support and technical expertise for laboratory animals house at MIT in compliance with protocols and SOPs. Will report necessary information to supervisor, clinical veterinarian, and researcher; administer treatments and supportive care; collect specimens for routine sentinel testing; provide colony management services such as ear tagging, weaning, tissue biopsy, and recordkeeping; provide technical services to investigators which may involve anesthesia support, aseptic preparation, necropsy and tissue collection, compound administration/injections, and blood collection; complete daily clinical rounds, assessing and monitoring the health of laboratory animals and investigator compliance with protocols and SOPs and reporting necessary information to supervisors, the clinical veterinarian, and the researchers; complete food/water regulation and post-surgery safeguard monitoring; and attend weekly meetings. Training will be provided. The majority of work is with rodents.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : high school diploma or its equivalent; three years' related experience; self-motivation; strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; and laboratory animal handling experience. PREFERRED : undergraduate degree in animal science, biology, or related field; experience with anesthesia administration and pre- and post-operative animal care; and AALAS certification. Job #24286-5
Weekend work is required.
Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
8/2/24
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: 24287
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Cambridge
ZIP: 02142
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