Veterinary Technician I, Veterinary Services

TITLE / CLASSIFICATION: Veterinary Technician I, Veterinary Services REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD REPORTS TO: Director, Veterinary and Surgical Services PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Veterinary Services Team. Duties And Responsibilities Conduct daily and weekly assessments and treatments of animals identified with abnormalities Participate in the daily health surveillance program as described, including animal and sample submission and tracking of results. Administer agents through different routes of administration (including IP, PO, SQ and IV) and collect blood and tissue samples as dictated by study protocol or veterinary need. Support animal health and welfare assessment studies. Provide animal care including feeding and watering with food and water consumption monitoring. Conduct animal observation for general health and overall well-being. Record data using laboratory information management systems. May be required to conduct health observation on incoming animal and report any animal findings. Other duties as assigned Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues. COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve. HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity. ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter. MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative. POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced. INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver. OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid. NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere. Organized. Detail oriented. Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures. Strong computer skills. Education And Experience PREFERRED: BS degree in animal science, biology, pharmacology, or related field.

PREFERRED: AALAS ALAT.

PREFERRED: 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization or similar research setting. Physical Demands And Work Environment Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion. Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium. Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds. Routine exposure to odors and chemicals. Routine exposure to sharps. Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Champions Oncology, Inc.