Veterinary Lab Technician

Job description

Perform the daily operations of the Antibody Production Department in accordance with cGMP, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC guidelines . Personnel must have strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, communication and problem solving abilities, a working knowledge of blood handling processes and procedures , pays close attention to detail, and articulate record keeping capabilities. Primary Responsibilities · Responsible for daily execution of antibody production protocols/procedures as they relate to animal use (i.e. Immunizations, phlebotomy, plasmapheresis, antibody harvest, processing). · Use and maintenance of centrifuges, microscopes, autoclave, CO2 incubators and other pertinent equipment used in the production of polyclonal/monoclonal antibodies. · Knowledge and application of cGMP/USDA/FDA regulations and documentation. · Documentation of all work completed in accordance with OCD SOP’s, BRT’s, FRM’s, etc. and maintained and filed as per OCD Document Retention Policies. · Perform general housekeeping, equipment cleaning, animal care and health intervention. · Performs in-process review of quality documents, witness formulations, calculations, etc. Assuring that all associated paperwork is completed. · Support all OCD Antibody Production needs daily including husbandry, rack changes, daily observations, enrichment needs, feed and water requirements, room and equipment disinfection. · Provide expert level veterinary technical care and proficiency using all laboratory equipment. Participate in site inspections as appropriate. · Proficient in the handling and restraint of all relevant species, and performing phlebotomy, IV catheterization, and all appropriate routes of drug administration (IV, IP, IC, SQ, IM). · Data transcription, collection, and record management, and proficient use of Microsoft’s Office. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or Biology with 5 years Veterinary Technical experience, or 10 years experience in small animal Veterinary Technical / Surgical skills . ALAT, LAT, & LATg certifications preferred. Other Skills and Abilities The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently and under minimal guidance, a familiarity with USDA and AAALAC regulations and have good interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and should be proficient using MS Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook. Christie Mathew christie @irionline.com 7328448739 IRI believes in commitment, Integrity and strategic workforce solutions. Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow. We’ve stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity. Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients’ success