Job Information
Actalent Veterinary Technician in Columbus, Ohio
Job Title: Veterinary Technician
Job Description
The Veterinary Technician will collaborate with the Veterinary Technicians and Vivarium team to support animal welfare within the Gene Therapy Center of Excellence. They will work under the guidance of the Veterinary Technicians to perform treatments and rodent care as required for study and colony management. The candidate must demonstrate proficient technical skills, including multiple site injections, proficient rodent handling, and the ability to recognize and identify rodent health concerns. All aspects of this position expose personnel to animal fur and dander.
Responsibilities
Perform all related duties assigned, including backup duties for ALAT position
Lead on assigned studies
Conduct multiple injection techniques including IV, IM, IP, SQ, RO, TFV
Utilize blood collection techniques
Monitor and perform treatments within the animal facility in collaboration with the Veterinarian
Follow and draft standard operating procedures for techniques and procedures per GLP guidelines
Perform peer quality control (QC)
Communicate regularly with study directors and vivarium team
Maintain appropriate record-keeping per GLP and animal welfare guidelines
Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines
Work on a rotating weekend/holiday schedule
Essential Skills
Animal handling
Animal science
Biology
Animal husbandry
Vivarium
Animal research
Cell culture
PCR
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2 to 4 years of related experience in the laboratory animal field
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Dexterity to operate all job duties; lift and move objects regularly throughout the shift
Ability to work in a standing position requiring bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift
Must avoid contact with rodent species outside of work
Certification as a Veterinary Technician is strongly preferred or must achieve certification status within 6 months, or possess RVT
Work Environment
This is a lab environment where the candidate will spend most of their day working with animals, with some time spent working at a desk. The facility is a brand new state-of-the-art facility with a growing startup company in cell/gene therapy.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.