• Surveillance Technician

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    Research Animal Resources is seeking a **_Surveillance Technician_** who supports Johns Hopkins animal research enterprise in the conduct of research services and veterinary care for rodents and other small animals used in a wide array of animal research studies. The position works closely with other veterinary technicians under the supervision of a clinical veterinarian.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Surveillance/health monitoring program for rodents, including mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and hamsters; rabbits, fish, owls, and bats.

    + Scheduling and coordination with other vet techs, care staff, and researchers.

    + Animal handling for the purposes of sample collection.

    + Euthanasia, necropsy and tissue harvest.

    + Processing and submitting of samples.

    + Collect survival blood, fecal, hair or other samples and submit for testing as directed by the veterinarian.

    + Prepare biological samples for microscopic evaluation, including fecal flotation, fur plucks, etc.

    + Microscopy for rodent ecto- and endo-parasites.

    + Database management.

    + Develop and implement relevant SOPs and other documents, upon direction and guidance of the veterinarian.

    + Record-keeping on Excel sheet, Word document, and other platforms.

    + Providing weekly colony reports to investigator/veterinarians.

    + Animal and supplies ordering.

    + Equipment maintenance.

    + Sample, inoculum, and equipment and supplies inventory.

    + Microbiologic monitoring program for sanitization efficacy.

    + Collect samples like swabs of various equipment.

    + Coordinate testing with husbandry and research personnel.

    + Analyze results.

    + Prepare reports.

    + Follow safety protocol for all personnel working in the facility.

    + Follow and help implement SOPs, guidelines, and other related documents.

    + Maintain strict infection control procedures.

    + As assigned by the veterinarian.

    _Secondary Responsibilities_

    + Respond to and manage clinical calls independently.

    + Consult with veterinarians, as necessary, for clinical case management.

    + Other duties, as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Associate's Degree in any field, but experience may substitute for a Degree.

    + Computer skills including working with basic spreadsheets, databases, word processing and web applications.

    + Ability to work independently and learn new skills and equipment.

    + Ability to precisely follow complex and detailed instructions.

    + Good articulation and communication skills.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience working with laboratory rodents and rabbits preferred.

    + One year working experience in laboratory animal science or animal research, especially working with rodents.

    + Associate's Degree or bachelor's Degree in veterinary technology, Animal Science or Biology.

     

    Classified Title: Veterinary Technician

     

    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Surveillance Technician

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

    Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: M-F/40 hours per week

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​Research Animal Resources

    Personnel area: University Administration

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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