Surgery Specialist

Harvard Bioscience; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Bioscience is seeking a pre-clinical surgery specialist to perform routine small animal surgeries, provide in-house surgical training for DSI customers, and support the development of new surgical techniques used in animal research. You will monitor animal welfare, maintain records, and collaborate with sales and product teams to align surgical services with customer needs.

A minimum of two years’ relevant experience with small laboratory animals and certification (SRT or SRS) or

Qualifications

• Must have post‑operative animal care experience.
• Two years of relevant experience with small laboratory animals.
• Certification (SRT or SRS) or willingness to obtain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple to complex small animal surgeries.
• Provide in-house surgical training for DSI customers.
• Support product development with survival and acute surgeries on small animals.
• Maintain detailed surgical records and documentation.

Skills

Post‑operative care

Self-starter

MS Office

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

SRT/SRS certification or willingness to obtain

Tools

DSI telemetry

Job description

About Harvard Bioscience

Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre‑clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories, to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO).

A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our purpose – Solutions to advance life science. With an experienced leadership team with a track record of delivering growth and accelerated business improvements, HBIO sees an opportunity to drive significant organic growth by leveraging and expanding its deep customer relationships, new product development and an empowered, efficient sales force.

The Opportunity

Harvard Bioscience is currently seeking a pre‑clinical surgery specialist. The qualified individual will perform routine surgical procedures using DSI implantable telemetry devices. They will be involved in customer support revenue generating projects and surgical animal training of the DSI device. Will participate in the development of new surgical techniques and new products used in animal research.

Essential Job Functions

• Contribute to Surgical Services Revenue:
  1. Perform simple to complex small animal surgeries
  2. Provide in house hands‑on surgical training for DSI customers
  3. Perform surgeries for pre‑implanted small animals at DSI for shipment to the customer
• Provide surgical support for product development:
  1. Performing survival and acute surgery on small animals
  2. Participate in cross‑functional teams for new products and product refinements
  3. Conduct chronic testing and data collection on animals
  4. Maintain detailed records of animal implants and explants
  5. Help create and maintain surgical manuals, tech notes, and other applicable materials
• Provide surgical support to customers and sales reps:
  1. Assist sales representatives in determining the appropriate products for customers
  2. Work with Technical Support to assist customers with surgical related issues
• Provide laboratory support of animals:
  1. Monitor the health and welfare of all animals following applicable guidelines for care and use of laboratory animals, shared weekend and holiday health checks
  2. Provide peri and post‑operative animal care duties
  3. Contribute to maintaining the laboratory through stocking and ordering lab supplies, and completing routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.
  4. Shared animal husbandry duties, including cage changes and cleaning.
• Continued Improvement to Surgical Service internal documentation:
  1. Assist with writing process documentation
  2. Assist with modification and maintenance with surgical database
  3. Maintain internal records and compliance documentation

Skills and abilities required

• Peri and Post‑operative animal care
• Self‑starter
• Microsoft Office software user
• Communication skills
• Team skills
• Detail oriented

Bonus skills and experience

• Macro and microsurgery
• Surgical experience with DSI telemetry

Education and Experience and/or equivalent

High School or equivalent, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience with small laboratory animals. Certification (SRT or SRS) through the Academy of Surgical Research is required or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Physical demands

Ability to perform microscopic surgery, sitting, and standing for the majority of the day.

travel

Up to ~30%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Other Duties: Increase proficiency in the field and education by attending additional training for other professional development, i.e. novel surgical techniques, animal care, and welfare, etc. Ensure continuing education credits are obtained to maintain certifications, i.e. ASR certifications.