Adecco is hiring a contract Animal Technician II for our Medical Device partner in Arden Hills, MN.
The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $27 and $28. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, Daily Pay, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria
Onsite position, RTC Lab in Arden Hills.
Position shift: M-F 9-6pm CT. Some holiday and weekend hours may be needed.
Job Title: Animal Tech II
Key Responsibilities
• Adhere to safety and security policies by maintaining knowledge of regulations and complying with SOPs/WI documents and internal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, procedures, and data collection protocols during studies.
• Provide preventative and maintenance care for all animal species, including weights, vaccinations, sample collections, medication administration, physical exams, radiographs, and performing dental prophylaxis.
• Ability to administer all drug routes including PO, IM, SQ, IV, intradermal and transdermal.
• General understanding of the most commonly used pharmacological drug classes in veterinary medicine.
• Support post-operative chronic procedures by performing recoveries, pain assessments, record entries, bandage applications, sample collections, medication administration, anesthesia use, vitals monitoring, and abnormality detection.
• Communicate clearly through electronic medical records, emails, and verbal interactions with veterinarians.
• Process clinical pathology samples in-house and send them to various labs as needed.
• Ensure animals receive adequate enrichment and social housing.
• Clean and maintain lab areas, assist with kennel and animal care, and report health issues to veterinarians and study directors/sponsors.
• Maintain and back up records to ensure regulatory compliance, including treatment records, data forms, and drug logs.
• Coordinate inventory management by researching new supplies/equipment and consulting with the manager.
• Induce and maintain anesthesia, monitor physiological status, and take appropriate actions for animals in studies.
• Stay updated on equipment, instruments, and veterinary techniques through journals and training.
• Maintain animal health by consulting with veterinarians, administering prescribed therapy, and monitoring treatment responses.
• Perform pre-purchase physical and vaccination examinations and communicate suitability to veterinarians and vendors.
• Assist with/conduct necropsies, label and document specimens, photograph pathology, coordinate exams, and log reports.
• Assist in pathology assessments by preparing, sending, and receiving specimens according to GLP guidelines.
• Coordinate lab projects, communicate project status, and maintain lab equipment.
• Use research experience to aid in study design and conduct, including suggesting study designs, planning schedules, setting up equipment, interpreting data, and record retention.
Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:
Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
Qualifications
AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 1-2 year of related experience.
Special attention to certified veterinary technician (CVT)
Experience with animals in pre-clinical setting (special attention to pigs, dogs and sheep).
MUST have technical skills - experience with drug dose calculations, anesthesia experience/knowledge.
Experience with GDP documentations and GLP studies.
Pay Details: $27.00 to $28.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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