Study Technician- Animal Operations Medical Device Research

In this role you will be providing excellent care to animals in research studies. You'll be working with cutting edge research and your work will have a direct relationship to our mission of improving health and improve lives. You will learn to coordinate activities involved in Medical Device studies, you'll be working with large animals in a research setting. Duties include but not limited to:

• Administers animal care and medical treatments such as suture removal, bandage removal and or replacement, restraint/handling, venous catheterizations placement
• Give urgent treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.).
• Collects basic samples using appropriate techniques and submitting the samples.
• Learns to take and process radiographs; knows and understands radiation safety.
• Assist veterinarians by gathering supplies, monitoring during and after procedures.
• Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery.
• Performs minor surgical procedures.
• Position requires working every 3rd weekend both Saturday and Sunday. Regular Overtime.

How will you be rewarded! Labcorp Drug Development offers a great benefit package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date), plus holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance
• Have the option to participate in the Labcorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU) Tuition is paid by Labcorp!
• Many other perks and benefits available

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers animal care and medical/treatments such as, but not limited to:
  
  • Prepares medical sheets
  • Animal restraint/handling
  • Suture removal
  • Bandage removal and or replacement
  • Surgery treatments
• Venous catheterizations placement on a variety of species
• Give treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.)
• Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures
• Cleans, prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and packs
• Learns to operate C-Arm and ultrasound; knows and understands radiation safety
• Learns and performs basic suture techniques
• Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Demonstrates effective QC and documentation skills

Education and Experience

• Registered Veterinary Technician certification is a plus
• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred but not required
• AALAS certification preferred but not required
• Prior experience with animal care, animal surgery is preferred but not required.
• Large animal experience including pigs and sheep is preferred but not required.

Pay Range: $24-$28/hr
1st shift including weekends, some holidays and overtime as needed.
Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp Drug Development helps to develop new drugs, Medical Devices and diagnostics. Your role is vital to improving the health of family, friends and animals.
**This is a hire-ahead position with future start date. The ideal candidate would be a current student with intentions to graduate between December 2023 and May 2024**
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