Senior Veterinary Technician

The individual will serve as a Senior Veterinary Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will:
- assume a lead support role in assisting DLAR veterinarians with the provision of veterinary medical care and maintenance of animal colony health,
- coordinate and provide animal study support, perform veterinary technical procedures, and schedule veterinary technicians under the direction of a veterinarian,
- oversee veterinary technician support at large, complex, surgical or biohazardous (ABSL-3) facility/facilities, and/or backup area managers, and
- provide animal husbandry and care or cage wash support to meet the operational needs of the facility.

The position requires successful enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by the current research activities.

Vaccination and/or TB testing may be required.

The successful candidate must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, maintain accurate and legible records and other forms of documentation, consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays, travel to multiple buildings in a timely manner, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment, pass the mandatory criminal and social background check, DEA certification screening, and possibly the PA Child Abuse History Clearance. In addition, the candidate must successfully complete a Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for work with Select Agents and Toxins, as required by federal regulation; and must maintain good standing in the University of Pittsburgh's Suitability Assessment program for access to Tier 1 Select Agents.

Due to the nature of biohazard research, the candidate must be capable of adequately performing all duties outlined while wearing respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment required to enter Biosafety Level 3 facilities.