Technical Specialist

Zoetis; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking an animal research technician to support day-to-day animal facility operations at the Kalamazoo, MI site. You will care for companion animals in a research setting, primarily cats, dogs and rodents, and participate in all phases of clinical and preclinical studies while rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities include husbandry, sample collection, protocol execution, and collaboration with veterinarians and researchers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years related experience or veterinary technician license/certification.
• Experience with animals (cats and dogs) preferred in a commercial or veterinary research setting.
• AALAS Certification.
• Associate degree in related field.
• Previous experience in an in vivo research setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry for cats, dogs and rodents.
• Sample collection, sample processing, executing technical aspects of study protocols and data collection.
• Maintaining room cleanliness and inspection-ready animal facilities per SOPs and policies.
• Provide training on animal activities.
• Maintenance of laboratory instruments per applicable policies.
• All responsibilities conducted per protocols and SOPs.
• Comprehend and follow research protocols.
• Provide communication with lead technicians, manager, and researchers.
• Assist clinical veterinarians with all aspects of veterinary care.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Math skills

Reading comprehension

In vivo research

Education

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Associate degree in related field

AALAS Certification

Veterinary technician license/certification

Job description

Role Description

The animal research technician is a critical role in day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution. This position will provide care for companion animals in a research environment at the Kalamazoo, MI site. Primary species of responsibility are cats, dogs and rodents but may also include cross-support with other species. Must properly use and maintain all necessary equipment and follow proper techniques as determined by departmental SOPs and Institutional Policies. This role performs all phases of clinical and preclinical studies, associated with the discovery and/or development of animal health products. Weekend and holiday work expected and performed on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily animal husbandry for cats, dogs and rodents
• Sample collection, sample processing, executing technical aspects of study protocols and data collection.
• Utilizing knowledge of how functional areas are used and maintained in the completion of research protocols, responsible for all steps of room maintenance related to studies, cleaning and disinfecting animal areas, to ensuring the animal facilities are in inspection ready state.
• Provide training on animal activities.
• Laboratory and instrument maintenance in accordance with applicable Animal Welfare and GXP and policies.
• All responsibilities must be conducted in accordance with protocols and applicable SOPs.
• Comprehend and follow research protocols.
• Provides communication with and assistance to the lead technicians, manager, and researchers.
• Assist and support the clinical veterinarians with all aspects of veterinary care.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma + 3 years related experience or education combined and/or valid veterinary technician license/certification
• Experience in working with animals, cats and dogs preferred, in a commercial or veterinary research setting
• Proven track record of working well in a team setting.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and adaptability within the work environment
• History of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required.
• Associate degree in related field
• AALAS Certification.
• Previous experience in an in vivo research setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Role requires the usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a very high level of personal hygiene to be maintained while at work.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Notice

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