Veterinary Lab Research Specialist – Animal Welfare & GLP

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources program seeks a Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to support veterinary care and research activities on campus. The incumbent provides advanced veterinary technical skills, reviews animal use protocols for regulatory compliance, and assists clinical veterinarians in research and sample handling.

Primary duties include anesthesia support, medication administration, animal welfare oversight, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, agriculture, veterinary science, biochemistry, chemistry, or related field.
• Three years of experience working with animals in academic or research settings; two years in rodent/multi-species clinical evaluation.
• RLATg, CVT, or LAT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia support for imaging and surgical procedures for rodents and larger animals.
• Prepare and administer clinical and research medications orally or by injection.
• Review and understand IACUC-approved protocols to ensure investigator compliance.
• Maintain animal medical records using animal management platforms.
• Assist with training Veterinary Resources staff and laboratory staff.
• Obtain and maintain GLP certification to support research studies and clinical cases.

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Veterinary Resources program seeks a Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to support veterinary care and research activities on campus. The incumbent provides advanced veterinary technical skills, reviews animal use protocols for regulatory compliance, and assists clinical veterinarians in research and sample handling.

Primary duties include anesthesia support, medication administration, animal welfare oversight, and collaboration with