Biocontainment Animal Tech (ABSL4) – Vet Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking staff to provide veterinary support for laboratory animals in a high-containment setting up to ABSL4. Responsibilities include daily husbandry, anesthesia, surgical support, and radiography within a biocontainment environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years in an animal facility or MOS: 68T, and DOJ clearance within six months.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years' experience working in an animal facility or validated completion of the MOS: 68T (Animal Care Specialist).
• This position requires DOJ clearance within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains qualifications to enter ABSL2, ABSL3, and ABSL4.
• Performs veterinary functions utilizing bio-hazardous substances.
• Assists in compilation of statistical data and long-range planning of research support.
• Maintains knowledge of biohazard operations and systems.
• Determines appropriate animal housing systems according to regulations within a biocontainment environment.
• Maintains animal space allocations IAW regulatory statues.
• Assists PI and/or veterinarian in preparation of technical/surgical procedures and may assist as required.
• Provides daily husbandry care including feeding and sanitation for multiple species.
• Participates in animal health checks and diagnostic sample collection.
• Monitors and cares for pre- and post-operative veterinary patients; performs anesthetic induction, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Provides aseptic surgical support and prepares operating rooms and packs.
• Operates and maintains medical and surgical equipment; exposes and develops radiographs.
• Maintains surgical and veterinary records and communicates with veterinarians and staff.

Skills

Animal care experience

DOJ clearance

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking staff to provide veterinary support for laboratory animals in a high-containment setting up to ABSL4. Responsibilities include daily husbandry, anesthesia, surgical support, and radiography within a biocontainment environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years in an animal facility or MOS: 68T, and DOJ clearance within six months.