Veterinary Technician

Proclinical; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Veterinary Technician in New York City to support preclinical studies involving rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates. This contract role focuses on animal procedures, anesthesia monitoring, specimen collection, and medical record maintenance under biosafety guidelines.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, manage study materials, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with laboratory animals and vaccination procedures.
• Knowledge of biosafety and BSL-2 containment practices.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research activities including vaccinations, sample collection, and anaesthesia monitoring.
• Prepare for animal studies by organizing supplies and dosing materials.
• Work under BSL-2 containment when handling materials, infectious agents, and specimens.
• Administer veterinary medications and perform animal procedures using approved study protocols.
• Support health and welfare of research animals including enrichment and observations.
• Manage databases for animal medical records and study data.
• Process tissue specimens for downstream analysis.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

NHP experience

Biosafety procedures

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Contract - New York City

Are you a Veterinary Technician looking to contribute to innovative biomedical research and make a meaningful impact on global health?

Proclinical is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support a multidisciplinary research team conducting preclinical studies involving research animals, including rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will perform a range of animal procedures including anaesthesia administration and monitoring, compound administration, specimen collection, health observations, and medical record maintenance. This role will support the development and evaluation of novel biological products and therapies while working under established biosafety containment conditions and adhering to applicable safety procedures and institutional requirements.

Skills & Requirements:

• Qualifications and Skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with non-human primates is highly desirable.
• Experience working with infectious agents or within a biosafety environment is highly desirable.

  Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with non-human primates is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with infectious agents or within a biosafety environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established protocols.

  The Veterinary Technician's responsibilities will be:

  • Conduct animal research activities, including vaccinations, specimen collection, surgical procedures where appropriate, anaesthesia monitoring, animal health observations, and maintenance of medical records.
  • Prepare for animal studies by organising supplies, dosing materials, animal orders, and formulation support for research materials.
  • Work under BSL-2 containment conditions when handling research materials, infectious agents, and biological specimens, following all applicable biosafety procedures.
  • Administer veterinary medications and perform animal procedures using various methods in accordance with approved study protocols and veterinary guidance.
  • Support the health and welfare of research animals through enrichment activities, monitoring treatment progress, behavioural observations, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Manage databases for animal medical records, study protocols, and study data.
  • Process tissue specimens for downstream analysis.
  • Perform laboratory operational duties, including inventory management, ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining safe working conditions, and ensuring proper disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste.
  • Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.

  Compensation:

  • $20.00 - $28.00/Hour