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Animal Research Support Specialist I - RSC

childrens hospital of philadelphiaCoatesville, PA

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Occupations

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersVeterinary Technologists and TechniciansLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Industries

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesResearch and Development in BiotechnologySupport Activities for Animal Production
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About the role

Research Technician Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. The Resuscitation Science Center (RSC) focuses on advanced therapies for treating cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury (TBI) that reduce neurological and mitochondrial damage. Our laboratory is a translational laboratory working on multiple models of critical illness in rodents and large animals. The RSC is seeking passionate well-rounded individuals with distinguished organization, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. This is a full-time onsite position.
What you will do
Research Support: Participate in day-to-day operations and experiments with fellow research technicians and research collaborators including but not limited to: drug preparation and dosing, anesthesia induction and monitoring, minor surgical procedures and per-operative animal care. Good understanding of animal care and use regulations in research. Monitor and communicate animal welfare with Laboratory Animal Manager, researchers and veterinary staff. Collaborate with research groups on project and protocol designs. Conduct necropsies and collect tissue samples for diagnostics and downstream analysis.
Quality Assurance: Maintain meticulous animal records in compliance with USDA regulations, animal welfare guidelines, and CHOP internal guidelines and policies. Ensure compliance with approved IACUC protocols. Participate in inventory of supplies and equipment for expiration and low stock.
Training:
  • Complete the RSC large animal technician training program.
  • Follow all SOPs and lab policies for procedures, data recording/processing, and work conduct.
  • Participation and completion of annual research trainings.
  • Education Qualifications
  • High School Diploma / GED Required
  • Associate's Degree Veterinary Technology Preferred
  • Experience Qualifications
  • At least six (6) months of veterinary or animal related experience Required
  • At least two (2) years of technical veterinary experience
  • Preferred Previous anesthesia/surgical support experience PreferredPrevious technical veterinary experience in a laboratory animal environment PreferredPrevious animal care technician experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities:
  • Intermediate knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to animal care/use in research (Required proficiency)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required proficiency)
  • Strong time management skills (Required proficiency)
  • Strong organizational skills (Required proficiency)
  • Strong project management skills (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (Required proficiency)
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) - upon hire - Preferred orLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred orRegistered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - upon hire - Preferred orCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT) - American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - upon hire - Preferred To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Coatesville, PA

Occupation

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Industry

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

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