OBJECTIVE:
The Clinical NHP Animal Technician performs various critical care and administrative tasks associated with the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic health conditions in research animals. The Clinical NHP Animal Technician will assist in supervision of the clinical care program in consultation with the attending veterinarian.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- BS in Biology, Animal Science or a related field; or completion of college level Laboratory Animal Technician program; or at least a high school diploma, ALAT, LAT or LAT’G certification from AALAS required and at least 1 additional year of experience in biomedical research.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical care specific to laboratory animals.
- Significant understanding of clinical care of laboratory animals.
- Knowledge of the biology and physiological characteristics of animals used in research.
- Acute ability to recognize signs of illness and abnormality in laboratory animals.
- Ability to make accurate observations and to keep current and complete documentation in both paper and electronic formats.
- Able to communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues regarding clinical program and cases.
- Ability to supervise overall operations of clinical program, make recommendations, and increase efficiency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all necessary clinical treatments on animals as prescribed by the attending veterinarian.
- Organize, collate, and maintain colony rounds records in support of animal health issues.
- Work with Operations Manager to determine schedules of staff to cover clinical duties.
- Maintain current and correct documentation. Organize and archive information in animal records.
- Supervise overall clinical program to include staff assisting with clinical treatments, their documentation, and case resolutions.
- Collaborate with attending veterinarian to refine clinical program to elicit additional efficiencies, and drive innovation for future approaches.
- Review, correct, and confirm completion of all clinical paperwork.
- Assist in continuous improvement of the clinical program to include processes, documentation, and electronic databases.
- Oversee inventory of supplies and pharmaceuticals related to the clinical care of research animals.
- Organize periodic technician meetings to review case studies and overall operations of clinical program.
