Biocontainment Veterinary Research Tech I — Impact & Care

Texas Biomedical Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

On-site clinic

Job summary

Texas Biomed is seeking a Biocontainment Veterinary Research Technician to provide general care, husbandry, and handling of animals within ABSL-3/ABSL-4 settings. You may assist with select procedures in support of immunogenicity and efficacy studies, and help document data and other duties as assigned.

The role includes basic care, health monitoring, sample work, necropsy support, and maintaining accurate records. A strong focus on biosafety and collaboration with pathologists is essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of job-specific experience; advanced degrees/certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Biomedical research experience with Non-Human Primates (NHPs) or other laboratory animals preferred.
• AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATg) certification preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and husbandry: cage cleaning, feeding, enrichment.
• Handle and restrain various laboratory animal species used in biomedical research.
• Monitor and assess animal health.
• Collect and process samples.
• Analyze blood using benchtop equipment.
• Prepare and administer medications/treatments.
• Prepare animals for pathological evaluation, including euthanasia and death verification.
• Support pathologist during necropsy or tissue collection.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, sterility, and decontamination.
• Record all husbandry and procedures in written and computerized systems.
• Perform quality review of laboratory records for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Driver's license

NHP experience

Laboratory animal handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 60 college hours; AVMA veterinary technician program or MOS 68T

Job description

Texas Biomed is seeking a Biocontainment Veterinary Research Technician to provide general care, husbandry, and handling of animals within ABSL-3/ABSL-4 settings. You may assist with select procedures in support of immunogenicity and efficacy studies, and help document data and other duties as assigned.

The role includes basic care, health monitoring, sample work, necropsy support, and maintaining accurate records. A strong focus on biosafety and collaboration with pathologists is essential.