Animal Research Technician

Who We Are:

Clinvet USA is a global veterinary contract research organization (CRO) that conducts in vitro, preclinical, and clinical trials to evaluate animal health products' safety, metabolism, and efficacy. Clinvet is part of the Clinglobal group, an animal health-focused group of CROs dedicated to supporting innovation and product development. With a wealth of research experience, Clinvet has supported leading global animal health companies, small and medium-sized companies, and start-ups with their research and development programs since 1999.

Primary Job Purpose:

As the Research Technician Support you will perform routine basic and more advanced study activities, technical procedures and will provide assistance to the study coordinators and researchers. You will assist when needed in the care of study animals, the sanitation, and maintenance of animal facility equipment.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing routine assistance in study activities, common technical procedures, and record-keeping responsibilities, following prescribed procedures and instructions, such as:
  • Handling and restraining animals as directed
  • Observing animals regularly, recognizing and reporting changes in eating or drinking habits, and general behavior/outward signs of abnormalities.
  • Collecting specimens such as parasites, blood, or microbiological swabbing's for quantification, diagnostics, or environmental control procedures.
  • Recording and/or maintaining animal health data or other data necessary for the operation of the facility or study conduct.
• Provide animal care for study animals, including animals house under barrier conditions, according to prescribed procedures and instructions, such as:
  • Administering medications and treatments
  • Mixing, dispensing, and storing feeds and special diets
  • Providing pre and post operative care for laboratory animals
  • Receiving, transporting, or shipping animals 
  • Feeding and watering animals
  • Transferring animals, equipment, and supplies
  • Grooming, bathing, or exercising animals
  • Observing animals for signs of abnormalities
  • Cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms, cages, and facilities

Qualifications, Training, and Experience Requirements:

• A high school diploma and at least 3 years of lab animal technician experience
• Or, a relevant associate's degree, license, or certificate in animal science and at least 2 years of lab animal technician experience.
• Or, a relevant bachelor's degree in animal science and at least 1 year of lab animal technician experience.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is required to communicate effectively by talking, listening, reading, and writing in a professional manner.
• At all times, be sober and clear of influence of any substances including alcohol and legal recreational drugs, which may affect the ability of user, safety of animals and other staff members, and work quality in any manner.
• Ability to maneuver 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work the duration of an eight-hour shift, on your feet, in constant motion.

Salary and Benefits:

• This position pays at an hourly rate of $18.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• As a full-time employee you will be eligible to participate in Clinvet's insurance offerings including, health, dental, and vision with employee coverage cost starting at only $0.01 per pay.
• Eligibility in Clinvet's 401k retirement plan where we match up to 5% of your pay.
• You will accrue 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment. After that your accrual rate increases.

Other Information:

• This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
• This position requires alternating weekends and holidays as well as overtime dependent on company needs.
• The standard schedule is 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Clinvet USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $18 - $22