Technical Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Richland Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Richland site is seeking an Animal Research Technician to support daily animal facility operations and portfolio execution. You will work primarily with dogs and cats, maintain equipment, and follow SOPs and Institutional Policies while performing clinical and preclinical studies for animal health products.

Weekend and holiday work on rotation, opportunities to train staff, and contribute to protocol execution and data collection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4 years related experience or education required.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.
• Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-vivo study protocol review, biological sample collection, and data collection in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform animal activities including animal husbandry, animal treatments, record keeping, and laboratory and instrument maintenance per Animal Welfare and GXP policies.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas.
• Carry out duties according to protocol and applicable SOPs.
• Use knowledge of how functional areas interact to complete research protocols.
• Communicate with and assist lead technicians, manager, and researchers.
• Assist and support clinical veterinarians with veterinary care.
• Provide training in standard animal procedures, which may include study execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma plus 4 years related experience or education combined

Job description

Role Description

The animal research technician supports day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution in a research environment at the Zoetis Richland site, primarily working with companion animals (dog and cat) and potentially cross-supporting other species. Properly use and maintain equipment and follow techniques per departmental SOPs and Institutional Policies. Performs all phases of clinical and preclinical studies for discovery and/or development of animal health products.

• Weekend and holiday work expected and performed on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-vivo study protocol review, biological sample collection, and data collection in accordance with regulatory requirements.


• Perform animal activities including animal husbandry, animal treatments, record keeping, and laboratory and instrument maintenance per Animal Welfare and GXP policies.


• Clean and disinfect animal areas.


• Carry out duties according to protocol and applicable SOPs.


• Use knowledge of how functional areas interact to complete research protocols.


• Communicate with and assist lead technicians, manager, and researchers.


• Assist and support clinical veterinarians with veterinary care.


• Provide training in standard animal procedures, which may include study execution.


• Contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 4 years related experience or education combined.


• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and tasks.


• Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required.

Desirable attributes

• Veterinary technician license/certification.


• AALAS certification.


• Previous in vivo research experience.


• Proven teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.


• Use PPE and maintain very high personal hygiene.