Primates Animal Research Technician — Flexible Schedule

SUNY Downstate Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Suny Downstate Medical Center is seeking an Instructional Support Associate / Animal Research Technician to join the Division of Comparative Medicine in the College of Medicine. The role involves rounds, health monitoring, and collaboration with investigators, vets, and staff to ensure compliance and animal welfare.

You will assist in procedures, manage records, and contribute to enrichment and SOP development while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic vivarium

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining animal welfare and health records.
• Strong communication with investigators and staff.
• Ability to follow complex SOPs and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift heavy animals and assist in procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds in vivarium to monitor health status of animals.
• Document health observations in SharePoint.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Manage animal census and update DCM databases.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist in anesthesia and surgeries.
• Maintain inventory of rooms and supplies; ensure equipment cleanliness.
• Assist in health surveillance and distribution of supplies.
• Support enrichment programs for non-human primates.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Record keeping

Laboratory safety

SOP proficiency

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Suny Downstate Medical Center is seeking an Instructional Support Associate / Animal Research Technician to join the Division of Comparative Medicine in the College of Medicine. The role involves rounds, health monitoring, and collaboration with investigators, vets, and staff to ensure compliance and animal welfare.

You will assist in procedures, manage records, and contribute to enrichment and SOP development while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic vivarium