Sci Tech (Laboratory Animals)

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Temple Health is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician to ensure humane care and treatment of laboratory animals. You will perform daily checks, administer treatments, maintain records, notify investigators, and monitor animal room conditions.

The role includes screening rodent colonies for pathogens, collecting samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and PCR, and collecting tissue during necropsies. You will provide technical assistance to research laboratories on request.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in Biological Sciences is required.
• Experience with Filemaker Pro is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Ensure humane care and treatment of laboratory animals; perform daily checks and administer treatments.
• Maintain records of sick animals and notify investigators and staff.
• Monitor animal room conditions related to health and well-being.

Kenntnisse

Biological Sciences

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Biological Science

Tools

Filemaker Pro

Jobbeschreibung

This position ensures the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals. The Technician is responsible for daily checks and treatment of animals marked as sick by staff which includes maintaining records of sick animals, treatments ordered by the attending veterinarian, notifications of principal investigators and their staff and monitoring animal room conditions as related to animal health and well-being. The technician is responsible for screening of rodent colonies for murine pathogens which includes collections and processing of samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The technician will collect tissue samples during necropsies to ascertain cause of disease. The individual will provide technical assistance to research laboratories upon request.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree Biological Science Preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience in Biological Sciences Required
• General Experience working with Filemaker Pro Preferred

Licenses

• Assist Laboratory Animal Tech Preferred

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known.