Comparative Medicine Technician

• In addition to general support within the CM ORs and Training labs.
• Vet Tech Duties:
• Understands requirements to remain "inspection ready" and participates in audits for compliance.
• Assists in planning daily activities (breaks, lunches, setup for next day.
• Able to identify/reprocess more advanced instrumentation.
• Assist in training entry level team members.
• Participate in regulatory audits.

• Radiation safety.
• Assist in revision of DOPs, WIs, JHAs as assigned.
• Performs supplemental tasks required for laboratory logistics and operations with appropriate oversight.
• Regulatory-understands inspection readiness and makes sure area of work is always inspection ready.
• Perform other duties as required to support the company's overall strategy and goals.

• HS diploma minimum, AS preferred (vet tech programs, biology, animal science preferred).
• Contractor conversion, generally with minimum 18 months experience (at Company) OR prior experience in animal setting (lab animal or clinic) including giving IM injections, placing catheters and anesthesia experience.
• Within one year of hire/promotion, obtain ALAT certification.
• In addition, individuals may hold a minimum of one internationally recognized certification related to laboratory animal medicine or veterinary technical skills (e.g. RVT, ALAT, LAT, LATG, ASR, KLAT1/KLATII, SLAT, JLAST, etc).
• DVM exempt.
• Good communication (written, verbal), documentation skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Understands and practices expected Company behavior, demonstrates company values, shows ownership and accountability.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Promote animal welfare demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for animal welfare; communicates concerns.
• Good knowledge of common applications (Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
• Due to the nature of the job the candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds with assistance.
• May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise.
• 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals (cautery smoke).
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Company policies and procedures.

Last updated on Nov 6, 2023