Veterinary Research Lab Specialist - GLP & Anesthesia

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition remission

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to support veterinary care and research activities on campus. The role provides advanced veterinary technical support, reviews animal use protocols for regulatory compliance, and collaborates with clinical veterinarians to advance research objectives.

Preferred candidates have 3 years’ experience with animals in academic/research settings and understand GLP requirements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with animals in academic/research settings preferred.
• Two (2) years in relevant rodent/multi-species research specialization preferred.
• Experience with veterinary procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia support for imaging and surgical procedures for rodents and large animals.
• Prepare and administer clinical and research medications orally or by injection.
• Apply clinical judgment and veterinary technician skills during health checks.
• Use animal management platforms to maintain medical records.
• Handle and obtain biological specimens.
• Perform procedures in ABSL-2 areas.

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Regulatory compliance

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/animal sciences

Tools

Animal management platforms

Digital x-ray unit

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Veterinary Laboratory Animal Research Specialist to support veterinary care and research activities on campus. The role provides advanced veterinary technical support, reviews animal use protocols for regulatory compliance, and collaborates with clinical veterinarians to advance research objectives.

Preferred candidates have 3 years’ experience with animals in academic/research settings and understand GLP requirements.