Oregon Health & Science University · 1 day ago
Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23/hr - $31/hr
0+ years expOregon Health & Science University is dedicated to improving human health through nonhuman primate research. The Vet Research/Health Technician 1 assists in providing research support, clinical health care, and husbandry for various nonhuman primates, focusing on routine care and basic treatments under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Under supervision, performs technical skills in support of a variety of investigative needs including but not limited to phlebotomy or following fasting protocols
May communicate and interact with scientific staff to accomplish their needs
May assist with the management of and coordination of tasks to meet research needs
Evaluates new and ongoing clinical cases
Provides basic treatments within clinical guidelines or as determined by the Attending Veterinarian or their designees which may include but is not limited to medication administration or recovery from IV fluid therapy
Triages which cases may require immediate attention or complex individual or colony-level care, in addition to case management through routine practices including but not limited to clinical release weights
Prioritizes animal health assessment, such as DVM night checks, based on case evaluation of the reported clinical condition
Provides husbandry support for research animals
Cleans and sanitizes animal care areas and equipment and operates mechanical washing equipment
Restock clinical supplies
Maintains sterility of surgical supplies and instruments through proper storage and rotation
Cleans and disinfects minor surgical and clinical supplies
Checks animals daily for signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injury
Records information necessary to support the research protocols and animal health
Reports observed health findings per standard reporting process
Records completion of daily required area-level care activities
Drives department vehicles on campus
Assists in the loading and unloading of animals
Animal capture and care
Unloading and storing feed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Six months of experience providing paid or voluntary care for animals
Professional and service-oriented attitude
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner
Ability to use proper techniques to perform standard clinical procedures
Dexterity and manual skills
Ability to use the computer keyboard to type
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff
Valid driver's License
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field
Experience in the health care of research animals
Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
Experience with handling and administering medications through various routes
Pharmaceutical drug and controlled drug knowledge
Knowledge of standardized medical terminology and nomenclature
Certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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