Primate Research Technician I — Baboon Clinic

Texas Biomedical Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Winter Recess

Volunteer Time Off

Parental leave

On-site clinic and wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Biomedical Research Institute seeks a Veterinary Research Technician I for the Baboon Clinic to support and assist in research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Baboon group. You will perform healthy observations, basic health checks, and anesthesia-related tasks under veterinary direction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with driving privileges and preferred AALAS certification or veterinary technician background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
• At least 2 years of job specific experience.
• Valid driver’s license and comply with Texas Biomed’s driving standards.
• Preferred: AALAS (ALAT, LAT, or LATG) certification, or Licensed Veterinary Technician; 60 hours college or Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in related field; previous research experience with non-human primates or other laboratory animals.
• Available to work Monday-Friday, 7am to 4pm with rotating schedule covering weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs observations of laboratory non-human primates in single and group housing and provides husbandry care.
• Reviews clinical history, and performs a basic health check.
• Triages and aids in the treatment of animals with wounds and other clinical conditions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
• Uses appropriate standard husbandry procedures to clean and sanitize animal areas.
• Prepares, induces, maintains, recovers, and documents anesthesia events to include IV catheterization and intubation.
• Collects, labels, and distributes biological specimens and tissues from non-human primates.
• Maintains, cleans, operates, and reports condition of equipment.
• Prepares non-human primates for pathologic evaluation and may assist with necropsy.
• Maintains written documentation and subsequent data entry into the record database.

Skills

Husbandry care

Clinical observation

Anesthesia support

Record keeping

Driving license

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Texas Biomedical Research Institute seeks a Veterinary Research Technician I for the Baboon Clinic to support and assist in research, clinical, and surgical procedures with the Baboon group. You will perform healthy observations, basic health checks, and anesthesia-related tasks under veterinary direction.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with driving privileges and preferred AALAS certification or veterinary technician background.