Veterinary Technician - Center for Discovery & Innovation

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Technician to care for research animals and provide technical support at the Animal Facility of the Center for Discovery and Innovation.

The role requires an Associate degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and mandatory weekend/holiday coverage, with LAT/AALAS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory weekend/holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Care for research animals in the Animal Facility.
• Provide general technical assistance to veterinary staff and researchers.

Skills

Weekend/holiday coverage

Two years of experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

The Veterinary Technician will provide care for research animals and general technical assistance to the veterinary staff and researchers at the Animal Facility at the Center for Discovery and Innovation, HMH.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associates degree.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory weekend/holiday coverage.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.
• AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences.