Northwestern University
Animal Health Technician Senior
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Animal Health Technician Senior
role at Northwestern University. Department: Ctr for Comparative Medicine. Salary/Grade: NEX/14. Job Summary: Performs daily health monitoring, minor surgery, clinical care, and enrichment for laboratory animals. Manages the rodent sentinel program and provides training to CCM and research personnel. Coordinates scheduling for coverage area. Notes: Must be able to lift 20 to 25 lbs. Must be able to work a shift schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays, possibly a staggered schedule, occasional overtime and holidays as required. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to read signage and update animal health records. Work space may be small, non-private and near other work stations with potentially high noise levels. Availability to work on either the Chicago and Evanston campuses as coverage needs dictate. Must be enrolled in the university’s occupational health program and willing to undergo a job-related background check. Specific Responsibilities
Surgical Support : Performs minor surgeries and assists clinical veterinarians or other qualified individuals with procedures. Prepares sterile instrument packs and animals for aseptic surgery. Administers anesthetic agents, intravenous fluids, monitors anesthesia and post-surgical recovery. Submits surgery billing statements to CCM business office monthly for recharge to investigators (essential function for cost recovery). Clinical Rounds : Performs daily rounds to triage new animal health reports and monitor ongoing clinical cases. Communicates with veterinary staff and laboratory personnel to notify and update regarding status. Performs physical examinations, makes treatment recommendations, conducts treatments, and consults with clinical veterinarians regarding health reports. Environmental Enrichment : Ensures environmental and social enrichment for laboratory animals. Facilitates training of research animals (NHPs, pigs, cats) in various areas (e.g., clicker training). Orders and prepares enrichment supplies. Oversees pair and group housing. Colony Health Sentinel Program : Coordinates the rodent colony health monitoring program (Sentinel Program) and incoming rodent quarantine program. Scheduling quarterly and quarantine sentinel shipments with the diagnostic laboratory; ordering replacement sentinels; reviewing testing results. Drugs, Supplies and Testing : Dispenses non-controlled drugs and CCM pharmacy supplies to laboratory personnel. Performs periodic inventories of drugs, supplies, assay kits and instruments. Prepares and submits animals or specimens (blood, tissue, feces) for testing at diagnostic laboratories as determined by clinical veterinarians. Teaching/Training : Trains animal care staff, laboratory personnel and interns in animal restraint, barrier technique and asepsis. Trains personnel in technical procedures (e.g., intravenous injections, blood collection, intubation, catheterization). Regulatory : Maintains familiarity with regulations pertaining to laboratory animals (e.g., Guide, Animal Welfare Act). Stays current with clinical and experimental procedures across species. Participates in staff meetings, training, and continuing professional education. Becomes familiar with relevant Animal Study Protocols and collaborates with investigators and staff on research needs and animal health concerns. Miscellaneous : Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a college-level curriculum in veterinary technology (minimum two years of full-time study in an AVMA-accredited program) OR a 4-year degree in animal science, biology, veterinary science, zoology or related field. Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an animal health technician in laboratory animal medicine OR 5 years’ experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician in a veterinary facility. AALAS certified ALAT or equivalent combination of relevant work or education experience. Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to type and have working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail software. Lab animal care experience. Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory animal research facility. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Research at the LAT level. Current state board licensure in veterinary technology in at least one state. Experience in animal research. Compensation and Benefits
Target hiring range: $28.00–$34.00 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and internal equity and market data. Benefits: Northwestern provides health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. For details, visit Northwestern's benefits pages. Work-Life and Professional Growth
Northwestern offers programs to support flexible work arrangements, caregiving, and professional development. Information available on Northwestern’s work-life and learning resources pages. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Applicants who need accommodations should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. Additional information on accommodations is available.
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Join to apply for the
Animal Health Technician Senior
role at Northwestern University. Department: Ctr for Comparative Medicine. Salary/Grade: NEX/14. Job Summary: Performs daily health monitoring, minor surgery, clinical care, and enrichment for laboratory animals. Manages the rodent sentinel program and provides training to CCM and research personnel. Coordinates scheduling for coverage area. Notes: Must be able to lift 20 to 25 lbs. Must be able to work a shift schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays, possibly a staggered schedule, occasional overtime and holidays as required. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English to read signage and update animal health records. Work space may be small, non-private and near other work stations with potentially high noise levels. Availability to work on either the Chicago and Evanston campuses as coverage needs dictate. Must be enrolled in the university’s occupational health program and willing to undergo a job-related background check. Specific Responsibilities
Surgical Support : Performs minor surgeries and assists clinical veterinarians or other qualified individuals with procedures. Prepares sterile instrument packs and animals for aseptic surgery. Administers anesthetic agents, intravenous fluids, monitors anesthesia and post-surgical recovery. Submits surgery billing statements to CCM business office monthly for recharge to investigators (essential function for cost recovery). Clinical Rounds : Performs daily rounds to triage new animal health reports and monitor ongoing clinical cases. Communicates with veterinary staff and laboratory personnel to notify and update regarding status. Performs physical examinations, makes treatment recommendations, conducts treatments, and consults with clinical veterinarians regarding health reports. Environmental Enrichment : Ensures environmental and social enrichment for laboratory animals. Facilitates training of research animals (NHPs, pigs, cats) in various areas (e.g., clicker training). Orders and prepares enrichment supplies. Oversees pair and group housing. Colony Health Sentinel Program : Coordinates the rodent colony health monitoring program (Sentinel Program) and incoming rodent quarantine program. Scheduling quarterly and quarantine sentinel shipments with the diagnostic laboratory; ordering replacement sentinels; reviewing testing results. Drugs, Supplies and Testing : Dispenses non-controlled drugs and CCM pharmacy supplies to laboratory personnel. Performs periodic inventories of drugs, supplies, assay kits and instruments. Prepares and submits animals or specimens (blood, tissue, feces) for testing at diagnostic laboratories as determined by clinical veterinarians. Teaching/Training : Trains animal care staff, laboratory personnel and interns in animal restraint, barrier technique and asepsis. Trains personnel in technical procedures (e.g., intravenous injections, blood collection, intubation, catheterization). Regulatory : Maintains familiarity with regulations pertaining to laboratory animals (e.g., Guide, Animal Welfare Act). Stays current with clinical and experimental procedures across species. Participates in staff meetings, training, and continuing professional education. Becomes familiar with relevant Animal Study Protocols and collaborates with investigators and staff on research needs and animal health concerns. Miscellaneous : Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of a college-level curriculum in veterinary technology (minimum two years of full-time study in an AVMA-accredited program) OR a 4-year degree in animal science, biology, veterinary science, zoology or related field. Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an animal health technician in laboratory animal medicine OR 5 years’ experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician in a veterinary facility. AALAS certified ALAT or equivalent combination of relevant work or education experience. Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to type and have working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail software. Lab animal care experience. Preferred Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience in a laboratory animal research facility. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Research at the LAT level. Current state board licensure in veterinary technology in at least one state. Experience in animal research. Compensation and Benefits
Target hiring range: $28.00–$34.00 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and internal equity and market data. Benefits: Northwestern provides health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. For details, visit Northwestern's benefits pages. Work-Life and Professional Growth
Northwestern offers programs to support flexible work arrangements, caregiving, and professional development. Information available on Northwestern’s work-life and learning resources pages. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Applicants who need accommodations should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. Additional information on accommodations is available.
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