Study Technician - Animal Operations Medical Device Research

Laboratory Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Medical Device Studies is seeking a Study Technician in San Carlos, CA. This role offers training for Veterinary and Surgical Technician skills, focusing on animal care in research studies. Responsibilities include administering treatments and monitoring anesthesia, with opportunities for growth in this vital field.

Benefits

Labcorp Education Advantage program

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician certification is a plus.
• Prior experience with animal care and surgery is preferred.
• Large animal experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administers animal care and medical treatments.
• Prepares medical sheets and handles animal restraint.
• Cleans, prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments.

Skills

Animal care

Surgery techniques

Anesthesia monitoring

Quality control and documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Registered Veterinary Technician certification

AALAS certification

Job description

Are you interested in Science and Research and want an opportunity to begin a new career? Are you interested in learning Veterinary and Surgical Technician skills? Or Are you a Veterinary Technician looking for a new set of challenges outside of allergies, spay and neuter?

Join the team in San Carlos, CA as a Study Technician working in Medical Device Studies and WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

In this role you will be providing excellent care to animals in research studies. You'll be working with cutting edge research, and your work will have a direct relationship to our mission of improving health and improve lives. You will learn to coordinate activitiesinvolved in medical device studies; you'll be working with large animals in a research setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers animal care and medical/treatments such as, but not limited to:

  • Prepares medical sheets

  • Animal restraint/handling

  • Suture removal

  • Bandage removal and or replacement

  • Surgery treatments

• Venous catheterizations placement on a variety of species

• Give treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.)

• Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures

• Cleans, prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and packs

• Learns to operate C-Arm and ultrasound; knows and understands radiation safety

• Learns and performs basic suture techniques

• Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery

• Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Demonstrates effective QC and documentation skills

Education and Experience

• Registered Veterinary Technician certification is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred but not required

• AALAS certification preferred but not required

• Prior experiencewith animalcare, animal surgeryis preferred.

• Large animal experience includingpigs and sheep is preferredbut not required.

Labcorp Drug Development offers a great educational opportunity:

• Labcorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs and Tuition is paid by Labcorp!

• Many other perks and benefits available

Hours: 1st shift: 7 am – 3:30 PM -Monday-Friday (Weekends, holidays and overtime as needed).

Location: 1031 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA

Pay Range: $26.00-$28.00/hour

All job offers will bebased on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/certifications,as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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