Veterinary Technician

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterinary Technician, In Vivo Studies at IAVI Vivarium, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn NY, reports to Senior Manager, In Vivo Studies. You will handle research animals including rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates, performing procedures such as anesthesia administration, blood collection, and medical record maintenance.

This one-year fixed-term role supports the development and testing of vaccine candidates under BSL-2+ containment, with a focus on ensuring animal welfare and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program, plus animal care experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience including animal care experience.
• New York State LVT license or license eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal research activities, including vaccinations, specimen collection, anesthesia monitoring, health observations, and medical record maintenance.
• Prepare for animal studies, including supply preparation, dosing materials, animal ordering, and formulation support.
• Work under BSL-2+ containment conditions when handling vaccines, infectious materials, and specimens.
• Administer veterinary drugs and conduct animal procedures as required by study protocols.
• Support animal health and welfare through enrichment, progress tracking, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage databases for animal medical records, study protocols, and study data.
• Process tissue specimens for analysis.
• Perform laboratory operations duties, including inventory, ordering supplies, waste disposal.
• Maintain accurate, timely research documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong written and verbal comms

Experience with non-human primates

Experience with infectious agents

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

New York State LVT license or eligible

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Technician, In Vivo Studies
Location: IAVI Vivarium, SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn NY
Reports to: Senior Manager, In Vivo Studies

Position Summary:

Are you a Veterinary Technician passionate about advancing global health and making a meaningful impact? IAVI is seeking a Veterinary Technician responsible for handling research animals, including rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates, and performing animal procedures such as anesthesia administration and monitoring, compound administration, blood collection, tissue collection, health observations, and medical record maintenance

The Veterinary Technician is a key member of a multidisciplinary research team dedicated to the development and testing of new vaccine candidates based on viral vectors. The Technician is responsible for handling research animals , including rodents, rabbits , and non-human primates , and performing animal procedures such as anesthesia administration and monitoring, compound administration, blood collection , tissue collection , health observations, and medical record maintenance. Because preclinical studies are designed to evaluate experimental vaccines, the Technician will work with live and/or attenuated viruses and specimens from infected animals under BSL-2+ containment conditions, following applicable biosafety procedures and institutional requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct animal research activities, including vaccinations, specimen collection, surgical procedures as appropriate, anesthesia monitoring , animal health observations, and maintenance of medical records.
• Prepare for animal studies , including supply preparation, dosing materials , animal ordering , and formulation support for vaccine candidates and live virus.
• Work under BSL-2+ containment conditions when handling vaccines, infectious materials, and specimens that may contain infectious virus , following all applicable biosafety procedures .
• Administer veterinary drugs and perform animal procedures using various methods, as required by approved study protocols and veterinary guidance.
• Support the health and welfare of research animals by participating in enrichment activities and tracking progress, treatment, and behavioral health and maintain compliance as required by local, federal and international regulations.
• Manage databases for animal medical records, study protocols , and study data.
• Process tissue specimens for further analysis.
• Perform laboratory operations duties , including monitoring inventory, ordering supplies and reagents, maintaining safe working conditions, and proper disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely research documentation.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or associate degree in applied science in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA - accredited program , plus experience in animal care , is required.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience including animal care experience is required.

New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or license eligible is required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience working with non-human primates is highly desirable.
• Experience working with infectious agents is highly desirable.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. Our mission is to translate scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions. Through scientific and clinical research in Africa, India, Europe, and the U.S., IAVI is pioneering the development of biomedical innovations designed for broad global access. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. The global impact of our science includes fundamental contributions to understanding the biology of HIV infection, which IAVI and others are applying toward advancing vaccine science and immunology. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases. Through the Product Development Center, we support external researchers with technical and scientific expertise to accelerate the development of their own products.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Commitment: We deliver on our mission, proactively transforming promises into tangible results
• Stewardship: We steward IAVI's resources responsibly to ensure IAVI's long-term success and global health impact
• Integrity: We uphold strong moral principles to maintain our credibility as a nonprofit scientific research organization
• Collaboration: We work as one IAVI team and partner with others to deliver globally accessible, urgently needed, public health solutions

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI is an equal opportunity employer. It is IAVI’s policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, citizenship, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, height, weight, disability (including physical and mental conditions unrelated to job performance), religion, creed, caste, home language, ancestry, national origin, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, ethnicity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, HIV status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We recognize that a variety of backgrounds and perspectives enriches our work and strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. IAVI is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining individuals through a merit-based approach. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues’ experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific non-profit organization focused on global health.

IAVI has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, national origin, home language, ancestry, religion, marital or civil partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status and any other medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status, in addition to any other status protected under the law in any of our locations worldwide.

Compensation and Benefits Information for US-Based Candidates:

This is a one-year fixed-term, non-exempt position. The annualized salary range is $55,000-$60,000. Eligible overtime hours will be compensated in accordance with applicable law. Please note, there may be some variation based on experience level. In addition, this position offers competitive benefits such as annual bonus, a generous retirement savings plan, three health insurance plans to choose from, and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.