Animal Research Support Specialist

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Any (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview

Our research focuses on advanced therapies for treating cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and potential therapeutics for mitochondrial diseases to reduce neurological and mitochondrial damage. Our laboratory is truly a translational laboratory including multiple models of critical illness working with swine. Under the direction of the Laboratory Animal Manager, assists in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, animal care and treatments, inventory and procedure preparation. Under minimal supervision may perform minor surgical or other non-invasive procedures. May assist with data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research. Maintains study documents and inventory as needed. The selected candidate will be expected to work in both a team and independent setting in conjunction with Principal Investigator (PI) and upper lab management in participation of the large animal studies. Looking for passionate well-rounded individuals with distinguished organizational, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills.

Under the direction of the supervisor, this role assists veterinarians and researchers in anesthesia, surgery, post-operative care, radiology, animal care and treatments.

Observes animals and reports abnormalities, sickness and injury. Assists with diagnostic, preventative and research procedures. Under minimal supervision, may perform minor surgical or other non-invasive procedures. Assists with colony management. May assist with data collection or reporting for designated aspects of research, animal care program or colony management. May participate in the environmental enrichment program. Maintains animal records and inventory as needed. Assists in capture and restraint of animals. Assists in training new veterinary and/or animal care technicians. Performs related responsibilities as required.

This position requires rotating holiday and weekend coverage to ensure adequate veterinary care is provided to animals 7 days a week.

What you will do

• Research Support
• Advise investigators and program staff regarding procedural issues
• Ensure necessary resources, supplies, animals and rooms are available for studies
• Maintain surgical facilities
• Collect and record experimental data for procedures
• Provide anesthesia support, postoperative care and monitoring
• Observe animals and report abnormalities, sickness, and injury
• Maintains departmental medical records and inventory
• Assist in diagnostic and preventive procedures or treatment of animals
• Assists in capture and restraint of animals
• Quality Assurance
• Oversee the coordination of animal procurement and receiving to ensure receipt of only disease free animals
• Conduct necropsies and collect biological samples for diagnostics to include parasitology, bacteriology, serology and histopathology
• Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols
• Training
• Interpret relevant policies and procedures for incoming investigators and staff
• Conduct training of research technicians, faculty, and staff regarding utilization of research animals, as needed
• Identify training needs of research technicians and faculty utilizing research animals
• General Administrative
• Assist with developing and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accreditation and compliance with federal laws
• Maintain detailed animal health and diagnostic test records
• Maintain records in accordance with relevant agency guidelines to include the state of Pennsylvania, Public Health Service, the USDA, and AAALAC.
• Other duties as assigned

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