Surveillance Technician
Research Animal Resources is seeking a Surveillance Technician who supports Johns Hopkins animal research enterprise in the conduct of research services and veterinary care for rodents and other small animals used in a wide array of animal research studies. The position works closely with other veterinary technicians under the supervision of a clinical veterinarian.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Surveillance/health monitoring program for rodents, including mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters; rabbits, fish, owls, and bats.
- Scheduling and coordination with other vet techs, care staff, and researchers.
- Animal handling for the purposes of sample collection.
- Euthanasia, necropsy and tissue harvest.
- Processing and submitting of samples.
- Collect survival blood, fecal, hair or other samples and submit for testing as directed by the veterinarian.
- Prepare biological samples for microscopic evaluation, including fecal flotation, fur plucks, etc.
- Microscopy for rodent ecto- and endo-parasites.
- Database management.
- Develop and implement relevant SOPs and other documents, upon direction and guidance of the veterinarian.
- Record-keeping on Excel sheet, Word document, and other platforms.
- Providing weekly colony reports to investigator/veterinarians.
- Animal and supplies ordering.
- Equipment maintenance.
- Sample, inoculum, and equipment and supplies inventory.
- Microbiologic monitoring program for sanitization efficacy.
- Collect samples like swabs of various equipment.
- Coordinate testing with husbandry and research personnel.
- Analyze results.
- Prepare reports.
- Follow safety protocol for all personnel working in the facility.
- Follow and help implement SOPs, guidelines, and other related documents.
- Maintain strict infection control procedures.
- As assigned by the veterinarian.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Respond to and manage clinical calls independently.
- Consult with veterinarians, as necessary, for clinical case management.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in any field, but experience may substitute for a Degree.
- Computer skills including working with basic spreadsheets, databases, word processing and web applications.
- Ability to work independently and learn new skills and equipment.
- Ability to precisely follow complex and detailed instructions.
- Good articulation and communication skills.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with laboratory rodents and rabbits preferred.
- One year working experience in laboratory animal science or animal research, especially working with rodents.
- Associate's Degree or bachelor's Degree in veterinary technology, Animal Science or Biology.
Classified Title: Veterinary Technician
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Surveillance Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/40 hours per week
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration