Veterinarian Technician

Real Staffing; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Veterinary Technician to provide care for research species. This role involves evaluating clinical cases, initiating diagnostics, and maintaining supplies and sanitation in lab settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Biology or Microbiology and possess 2–5 years of lab experience, particularly in GMP and GLP environments. This opportunity is focused on delivering high-quality veterinary service and encouraging career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a lab environment.
• Sound lab experience, ideally in GMP and GLP settings.
• Good understanding of documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for all species used in research.
• Evaluate clinical cases and initiate diagnostics.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Veterinary care

Laboratory experience

GMP and GLP understanding

Basic Micro lab skills

Independently working

Education

BS in Biology/Microbiology (or similar)

Job description

At Real we're always looking for new and ambitious people to help deliver exceptional service levels, change the lives of the candidates we represent and partner with some of the world's best pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical companies.

As specialists in recognising talent we pride ourselves on not just finding the best people for our client partners but on our ability to spot the best and brightest talent to work for us. We are also renowned for providing training and long-term career opportunities to help our employees be the best they can be, so they can continue to deliver the expertise Real has become famous for.

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that our clients and candidates continue to work with us again and again. This ethos is also what shapes how we work as a business. We encourage and reward knowledge sharing and have various support networks and international forums to enable our employees to keep up-to-date with changes happening across their industries and share local insight to deliver true global perspectives.

To find out more about Real Staffing Group please visit http://www.RealStaffingGroup.com

Job Description

Primary Duties:

• Provide veterinary care for all species used in research and development.
• First line evaluation of clinical cases for all species on site.
• Initiate diagnostics and treatment in consultation with veterinarian.
• Communicate case progress, treatment and recommendation to the PI/Scientist in conjunction with the veterinarian.
• Monitor treatment and progress.
• Preventive medicine such as rodent health monitoring program, microbiology, disease surveillance.
• After hours, weekend, and holiday clinical coverage as needed.
• Maintain stocks of clinical supplies and medicines, including DEA controlled substances.
• Arrange for maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Maintain sanitation in treatment and surgery facilities.
• Clinical record keeping in compliance with SOP, IACUC guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Behavioral monitoring in all species.
• Promoting the 3 R’s (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement).
• Surgery and anesthesia – provide anesthesia and surgery support to all species on site; provide complete peri‑operative care and support.
• Collaborative scientific efforts – project participation and level 1‑3 technical support such as dose administration, blood and tissue collection, vascular access port maintenance.

Qualifications

Preference would be for an individual with a BS in Biology/Microbiology (or similar).

• Lab experience (or small scale fermentation experience) is a very strong preference.
• Must have a good understanding of GMP and GLP, good documentation practices, basic Micro lab skills.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience would probably be ideal. Sound lab experience, though not necessarily within the industry, would still be considered.
• Basic lab/micro knowledge is critical in addition to the ability to work independently.

Additional Skills

• At least 2–5 years lab/GMP experience required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.