Veterinary Research Technician

Overview

JST is currently seeking a Veterinary Research Technician to join our team.

This is a full-time position located at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam in Houston, TX. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Veterinary Research Technician Responsibilities:

• Assist with necropsy; set up, collect and properly label biological samples, clean up and
  properly document the procedures
• Maintain sanitation of cages and racks in vivarium areas in accordance with all DoD,
  Federal, and local regulations
• Perform basic animal husbandry duties as well as prepare an animal environmental
  enrichment schedule and provide the environmental enrichment in accordance with all
  DOD, Federal and local regulations.
• Perform minor surgery and/or microsurgery on laboratory animals.
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable of the
  requirements for AAALAC International accreditation.
• Collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses
  or other tests required as part of the protocol support..
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures, maintain and document facility
  sanitation, ensure safety procedures are followed, documented and maintained.
• Inform the Facility/Vivarium Manager of issues that arise or need repair to maintain the
  required standards.
• Order and maintain supplies for the vivarium.
• Create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff
  with guidance from the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Branch Chief.
• Schedule and organize internal and external inspections, maintain the tracker for
  correction of deficiencies and provide a report to the AV as well as the Branch Chief.
• Review animal subjects research protocols as well as related documents to ensure they
  are followed as approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  and Air Force policies.
• Maintain records as well as electronic databases of animal research protocols, their
  progress and perform animal inventory management functions.
• Follow established research guidelines and policies for all animal care activities.
• Be knowledgeable of all regulations, compliance standards, and guidelines with regard to
  the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide quality control of the administrative areas of the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned
  appropriate to the required functions of the research mission.
• Perform animal health checks when required and alert veterinarians of any pertinent
  animal health related issues.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a biological science with a minimum experience of at least three years in laboratory animal research or five years of hands-on animal medicine experience
• Possess the ability to effectively perform preparations for surgery as well as necropsy on multiple small and large animal species
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and SharePoint
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry 30lbs of equipment
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the research

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree: Preferred in an academic field related to animal sciences, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
  
• Certification: Preferred certification by American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)