Veterinary Technician I/II (Relocation assistance available)

United Therapeutics Corporation; Christiansburg (VA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Veterinary Technician to support xenotransplantation research with large pigs at our Christiansburg, VA biotech facility. You will provide husbandry, routine veterinary procedures, assist with surgeries, sample collection and processing, and postoperative care.

Onsite role requires an Associate degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences; 2+ years large animal care (Tech I) or 4+ years (Tech II); NAVTA licensing; and knowledge of USDA, FDA, DEA regulations

Competenze

• Associate degree in veterinary tech or animal sciences.
• 2+ years large animal care (Tech I) or 4+ years (Tech II).
• NAVTA licensing.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry, USDA, FDA, and DEA regulations.
• Data recording experience.
• Preferred: bachelor's in veterinary tech or animal sciences; GxP familiarity.

Mansioni

• Provide husbandry and routine veterinary procedures.
• Assist with surgeries, sample collection and processing, and postoperative care.
• Maintain detailed animal health records.

Conoscenze

Animal husbandry

Data recording

Regulatory compliance

Veterinary procedures

Formazione

Associate degree in veterinary technology or animal sciences

Bachelor's degree in veterinary tech or animal sciences (preferred)

Strumenti

NAVTA licensing

USDA regulations

FDA regulations

DEA regulations

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Veterinary Technician supporting xenotransplantation research with large pigs at a biotech facility.

Responsibilities: provide husbandry, routine veterinary procedures, assist with surgeries, sample collection and processing, and post-operative care; maintain detailed animal health records.

Requirements: Associate degree in veterinary tech or animal sciences; 2+ years (Tech I) or 4+ years (Tech II) experience in large animal care; NAVTA licensing; knowledge of animal husbandry, regulations (USDA, FDA, DEA), and data recording.

Preferred: bachelor's in veterinary tech or animal sciences, GxP familiarity.

High-Value: focus on pig husbandry for xenotransplantation, support of medical procedures, sample handling, and regulatory compliance.

Work setup: onsite at Christiansburg, VA; relocation possible; physical ability to lift and push weight.

The role supports a pioneering biopharma effort to develop transplantable organs using large animals, integral to the company's mission to advance therapies for rare, life-threatening diseases.