The Research Services Technologist provides timely clinical care and management to a diverse population of lab animal species.
This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week (60% FTE).
Due to the nature of research and care, hours may include early morning or late evening shifts.
Scheduling flexibility is preferred.
Job Responsibilities: Execute routine tasks/processes within area (e.g., Vet services: assessment of lab animal health cases, emergency health condition triaging; Research services: breeding colony maintenance, sample collection and processing,), with limited guidance.
Perform assigned procedures within area (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
Troubleshoot, report, and record any issues with equipment/processes within area.
Monitor own delivery for compliance with overall guidelines and SOPs.
Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, veterinarians) of findings and unusual observations/occurrences in a timely manner.
Maintain relevant documentation (e.g., medical records, process logs, files, billing reports) as applicable for own area.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training: High School Diploma/GED required.
Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural preferred.
Minimum Experience: Minimum requirement: 4+ years of experience in a professional animal care facility (e.g.
Animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) with High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years experience with Associate's degree OR no prior industry experience with Bachelor's degree.
Prior experience within area preferred (e.g., animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) preferred/ Some experience working with software tools to maintain documentation/records preferred.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science required within 18 months.
Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St.
