About the Job: Surgical Procedures – 60% • Performs large animal surgical preparations, surgery, and necropsy. To include, but not limited to: sedation, intubation, cut down or percutaneous access to large vessels, fluoroscopic catheterization, electrocautery incision, surgical entry into body cavities, csf collection, cardiac stent placement, and advanced imaging techniques for both sterile and non-sterile procedures. • Monitors animal vitals (i.e. heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure) before, during and after surgery and meticulously completes surgical monitoring records -Responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and responding to conditions as they arise before, during and after surgery; i.e. depth of anesthesia, fluid or pharmaceutical administration, drawing blood or urine samples • Responsible for the safety and welfare of the animal at all times -Operates hemodynamic software, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and imaging equipment in support of procedures • Trains APIC staff, Principle Investigators, and Principle Investigator staff in surgical techniques and safe animal handling
Study Management Assistance – 20% • Professionally communicates with Principle Investigators and their staff • Professionally communicates and collaborates with APIC staff -Provides study design input for surgical techniques to Principle Investigators • Writes and maintains standard operating procedures and laboratory safety procedures -Writes protocols for IACUC submission and both GLP and non-GLP study documentation • Keeps meticulously detailed records of all experiments and procedures -Ensures lab users are compliant with safety regulations and facility specific protocols • Oversees use of laboratory equipment, training of personnel, and maintaining equipment as needed • Ensures research is conducted according to IACUC and GLP regulations • -Reviews scientific literature Laboratory Maintenance-20% • Prepares surgical suites for procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking study-specific supplies • Maintains inventory of supplies and orders items as necessary -Responsible for packing and sterilizing instruments for procedures • Maintains linen and scrub stock • Responsible for upkeep of the facility -Responsible for tracking and performing PM’s on all equipment
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications: • BA/BS and 2 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years in a medical, preclinical, or related veterinary field (Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biology, Zoology) • Must be willing to work a flexible work week: o APIC’s core hours are 6:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday o Periodic evening, weekend and holiday hours o Hours will not exceed 40/week o Occasional work from home • Coordinates with APIC Lab Manager to develop research protocols for IACUC submission. • Collects data and tissue for analysis by Principle Investigators. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. by oneself, must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods
Preferred Qualifications: • Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team • CVT, ALAT certification or knowledge of animal handling and care • Experience in IACUC approved animal surgical procedures including anesthesia, intubation, sterile techniques, and catheterization for arterial and venous access • Experience with conducting research according to GLP regulations
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