Research Technician- Small Animal
NAMSA pioneered the industry, NAMSA was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.
We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.
We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.
Come and work for an organization whose:
- Mission is to make a scientific contribution to every medical device in the world.
- Culture is passionately committed to the partnership between one another and our clients to improve and save lives through a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment.
- Values have stood the test of time.
- Above all else, conduct ourselves with integrity
Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs dosing of test agents in small animals through a variety of dosing methods, including, but not limited to, intraperitoneal, intravenous, epicutaneous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and oral. Applies topical test agents as required.
- Performs scoring of test agents, assessing the subject’s reaction to the agent.
- Performs post-procedure small animal euthanasia following established protocols.
- Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to, routine clinical observations, charting of physiological data and animal health status, taking study-required animal weights, etc.
- Assists with preparing animals for surgery and with administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedure and post-operatively. Performs incision monitoring, pain assessment and medication administration as needed post-procedurally.
- Performs intravenous and cardiac blood collection.
- Performs preventive health maintenance such as nail trims and bathing.
- Performs all aspects of veterinary directed care and general husbandry procedures according to established procedures, guidelines and study protocols that meet the acceptable criteria of the veterinarian. Administers medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
- Communicates with Veterinarian and Study Director regarding living conditions and medical status of animals.
- Cleans and maintains routinely utilized equipment.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of small laboratory animals. The employee is frequently exposed to sharps, wet conditions (non-weather), gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally required to work with radioactive isotopes and in a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment and may, on rare occasion, be exposed to zoonotic diseases.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.