Research Veterinary Technician—Vaccine Study Animal Care

IAVI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IAVI is seeking a Veterinary Technician to handle research animals (rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates) and perform procedures such as anesthesia administration, blood and tissue collection, and health observations. This role supports preclinical vaccine work under BSL-2+ containment in a dynamic research team.

Responsibilities include animal dosing and care, medical records maintenance, data management, and compliance with local, federal, and international biosafety and animal care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, plus animal-care experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience in animal care.
• New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or license eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research activities, including vaccinations, specimen collection, anesthesia monitoring, and health observations; maintain medical records.
• Prepare for animal studies, including supply preparation, dosing materials, and formulation support for vaccine candidates and live virus.
• Work under BSL-2+ containment when handling vaccines and infectious materials, following biosafety procedures.
• Administer veterinary drugs and perform procedures as required by study protocols and veterinary guidance.
• Support animal health and welfare through enrichment, track progress, treatment, and behavioral health; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage databases for animal medical records, study protocols, and study data.
• Process tissue specimens for analysis.
• Perform lab operations duties: inventory, supplies, safe conditions, waste disposal.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Non-human primates

Infectious agents

Education

Bachelor's degree or AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

New York State LVT license or eligible

Job description

IAVI is seeking a Veterinary Technician to handle research animals (rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates) and perform procedures such as anesthesia administration, blood and tissue collection, and health observations. This role supports preclinical vaccine work under BSL-2+ containment in a dynamic research team.

Responsibilities include animal dosing and care, medical records maintenance, data management, and compliance with local, federal, and international biosafety and animal care