Research Veterinary Technician: Hands-on Lab Growth & Training

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Research Veterinary Technician / Animal Technician in Brooklyn, NY. The role offers hands-on vivarium exposure, including working with non-human primates, with comprehensive on-the-job training.

Responsibilities span technical procedures, animal welfare, intake, multi-species care, lab testing, and strict compliance documentation. Training and growth opportunities emphasize contribution to global health research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year (2+ years preferred) of hands-on animal research or vivarium experience.
• Competency in core technical procedures, including blood collection, injections, surgical prep/assisting, anesthesia monitoring, and euthanasia.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Technical Procedures: blood draws, injections, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, euthanasia, tissue/organ harvesting.
• Animal Welfare & Enrichment: training, socialization, enrichment activities, behavioral observation.
• Intake Procedures: animal receiving, health screenings, and quarantine procedures.
• Multi-Species Care: work with non-human primates, rabbits, ferrets, and rodents.
• Laboratory Testing: assist with ELISA, cell counting, Western blot assays.
• Compliance & Documentation: maintain records per SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Blood collection

Surgical assistance

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology or Bachelor's in Animal Science

LVT credential or LAT (preferred)

Tools

ELISA

Western blot

Job description

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Research Veterinary Technician / Animal Technician in Brooklyn, NY. The role offers hands-on vivarium exposure, including working with non-human primates, with comprehensive on-the-job training.

Responsibilities span technical procedures, animal welfare, intake, multi-species care, lab testing, and strict compliance documentation. Training and growth opportunities emphasize contribution to global health research.