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Posted: 09-Nov-24
Location: Bedford, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 2443508
Please join the Labcorp team in Bedford, MA as a Vet Technician. Do you want a career that makes a difference in people?s lives every day? Do you have a strong interest in science and research? This position would be good for a vet technician looking to move their career into science and research! Are you already working in research as an animal technician and looking for an organization providing opportunities for educational or career growth?
Apply today!
The successful candidate will work together with our research technicians and veterinary care staff to ensure animals are cared for in accordance with regulatory guidelines and with the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles. The hands-on experience we offer in the lab has great possibilities for growth with exposure to all aspects of studies. Highly motivated individuals will have an advancement track through the department. This position is an integral component of our business development and growth. The successful candidate will be selected based on aptitude, experience, and a dynamic personality to join our In-Vivo team.
At Labcorp, we give our all- because everything we do has the potential to change lives. We are a global life sciences and healthcare company harnessing science for human good. Every day, our mission is to improve health and improve lives.
Perform basic veterinary laboratory procedures including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities in compliance with appropriate SOP, IACUC Protocol and Regulatory Agency guidelines.
Essential Job Duties:
?Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary
?Ensures that studies and colony management are conducted according to IACUC protocol, standard operating procedure documents, and government regulations
?Can interpret and understand a basic protocol
?Basic understanding of good research practice (GRP) principles
?Performs regulatory and medical recordkeeping with minimal quality control (QC) findings and understands the level of a quality assurance (QA) audit
?Maintains client confidentiality at all times
?May be involved in Process Excellence initiatives
?Effectively manages time and resources, e.g., equipment, rooms, feed, environmental requirements, study supplies, surgical supplies
?Performs multiple methods of euthanasia on multiple species
?Performs basic dosing and bleeding techniques and restraint procedures on multiple species
?Performs general physical exams and laboratory testing on multiple species
?Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Required:
Basic computer knowledge and Basic math skills.
Ability to accurately read and record information.
Must be able to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals and to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Good written and verbal communication skills required
Basic computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software
Recommended Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education.
All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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