Sci Tech (Laboratory Animals)

@ Temple University Health System
Temple University Health Systemtempleuniversityhealthsystem.com

Sci Tech (Laboratory Animals)

Pennsylvania, United States
Posted today

About the job

The role involves caring for laboratory animals, monitoring health, collecting samples, and providing technical support to research labs. Requires experience in biological sciences and record-keeping skills. Preferred bachelor's degree in biological sciences.

Requirements

  • Experience in biological sciences
  • Sample collection and necropsy skills
  • Health monitoring of animals
  • Record-keeping expertise

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Biological Science Degree preferred
  • 1 year lab experience
  • Filemaker Pro experience preferred

Full job description

This position ensures the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals. The Technician is responsible for daily checks and treatment of animals marked as sick by staff which includes maintaining records of sick animals, treatments ordered by the attending veterinarian, notifications of principal investigators and their staff and monitoring animal room conditions as related to animal health and well-being. The technician is responsible for screening of rodent colonies for murine pathogens which includes collections and processing of samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The technician will collect tissue samples during necropsies to ascertain cause of disease. The individual will provide technical assistance to research laboratories upon request.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Bachelor's Degree Biological Science Preferred

Experience
1 year experience in Biological Sciences Required
General Experience working with Filemaker Pro Preferred

Licenses
Assist Laboratory Animal Tech Preferred
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