RESEARCH TECHNICIAN I

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Research Technician

Regular or Temporary:  Regular

Location:  Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area:  MEDICAL CENTER

 

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

Job Summary

The Achanta laboratory in the department of anesthesiology is looking for a veterinary technician/Veterinary research technician to support primarily large animal work. The laboratory is interested in cardiopulmonary diseases and translational pain studies.   

 

Special conditions of employment

Working schedule

- Some of the animal studies may require overnight work at a frequency of once every 15 days. In such situations, the candidate can take one day off within that month. 

- Occasionally we will start studies early in the morning and end the study after hours. The candidate can adjust work hours accordingly in discussion with the investigator.

- The work location will be on the Duke main campus and at Duke farm.

 

 Occupational Health and Safety

As a safeguard for the employee and the animals, medical examinations and risk assessments are performed. Some immunizations or further diagnostics may be required prior to working with specific animals or animal populations as determined by occupational health medical personnel, including, but not limited to: 

- TB testing and clearance (optional);

- Hepatitis B (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);

- Rabies (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);

- Tetanus (current vaccination less than 10 years);

- Measles (proof of immunization and/or vaccination);

- Periodic physical examinations including respiratory fit tests;

- Other vaccines or testing as required by EOHW standards.

 

Hazard exposure

The animal facility has a variety of environmental conditions. Specifically, employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous noise, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, and animal waste products. The duration of exposure to any of the above is dependent on assigned duties. Some aspects of this position may expose the incumbent to potentially zoonotic and other biohazardous agents. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment may be required and will be provided when required, accompanied by appropriate training. Lifting of animals on to the weighing scale or examination table is required.

 

Work Performed

- The incumbent will perform animal related activities as approved by the Duke IACUC

- Surgical and Clinical duties under the direction of the principal investigator (PI)

- Assists in and performs a variety of complex technical activities involved in the care and use of research animals:

- Monitors health status surveillance for all species; serves as liaison to the investigator in providing health care to the animals; administ