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Burke Senior Veterinarian Technician/Lead
Job Description
Under minimal guidance, provides health care to laboratory animals and provides veterinary technical support to investigators and their research staff. Provides select training and oversight to BRARC husbandry staff and assumes select supervisory/management responsibilities in the absence of the BRARC Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the implementation of preventive health programs for various species.
- Monitors animals to assess their health and well-being. Under minimal supervision, assesses common disease conditions; escalates issues to veterinarians at RARC-NYC when appropriate. Administers clinical treatments, collects diagnostic/environmental samples and administers euthanasia as necessary.
- Accurately maintains electronic health records.
- Records controlled substance inventory and expiration date monitoring; and dispenses supplies, medication and controlled substances to investigators. Generate and maintain log sheet. May order and receive supplies upon request.
- • Assists with the education and quality assurance training of animal handling skills and experimental procedures.
- Serve as backup to conduct facility orientation tours.
- Is knowledgeable regarding departmental SOP's, institutional guidelines, local, state and federal regulations, and AAALAC accreditation standards. Ensures research staff and husbandry staff understand and adhere to these standards.
- Reports issues of non-compliance to Education and Quality Assurance staff in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Monitors work progress by maintaining dialogue with husbandry staff on work and results; communicates ongoing performance feedback to husbandry staff based on established SOPs. Keeps Manager apprised of staff performance.
- Trains animal care staff according to approved SOPs and other established policies. Observe work results and prepares written staff assessments to ensure quality of animal care. Retrains staff on specific procedures as needed. Follows up with staff regularly to ensure compliance with all animal care activities, including, but not limited to, cage change and preparation, animal euthanasia, and facility and equipment maintenance.
- Performs various EnCCoMPass application related functions including oversight of census scans and review of reports for accuracy; follows up on and communication with research staff for transfer errors and noncompliance issues such as SPHUB, DND and GOC cage conditions; and review of online Activity Logs for staff rooms tasks and cage change records.
- Assumes select Vivarium Core supervisory/management responsibilities in the absence of the BRARC Manager.
- May assist with experimental and surgical procedures, and in pre- and post-operative care of laboratory animals under the guidance of investigators or RARC veterinarians. Administers anesthesia and monitors anesthetized animals during surgical procedures.
- Trains and assists investigators and their staff and Vivarium Core staff with rodent breeding colony management, including setting up and retiring mating pairs, weaning, detailedecordkeeping and performing associated technical procedures, including collecting tissues for genotyping and phenotype observations.
- Additional tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree in veterinary science, Veterinary Technology, or Animal Health Science.
- Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or Veterinary Technology preferred.
- AALAS certification at Laboratory animal Technician (LAT) level or higher or Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) certification (any level)
- NY State Veterinary Technician Licensure is highly desired.
- 2 + years’ experience working with animals.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and exercise independent judgment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to remain focus despite frequent interruptions.
Licenses and Certifications
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Work schedule may include long working days, weekends and holidays.
Potential exposure to animal bites and scratches, needles and other sharp instruments, infectious agents, radioisotopes, human xenografts, and toxic chemicals; Potential exposure to dust, dirt, unpleasant odors, animal excreta and hot and humid surroundings; Exposure to animal allergens.
Competencies
- Approaches our job knowing that there are internal and external customers whose expectations we strive to exceed.
- Possesses the ability to facilitate the flow of information through effective written and oral communication.
- Maintains a flexible and forward-thinking approach to the way work is done.
- Possesses excellent work-related skills and the ability to apply them, while continually seeking ways to improve.
- Understands the need to be responsible for our own outcomes and takes pride in delivering the best possible work product.
- Always demonstrates integrity and ethics.
- Appreciates and understands the connection between individual goals, departmental goals and the organizational mission.
- Maintains a team-oriented approach and possesses the ability to cultivate positive and collegial workplace relationships.
Benefits
BNI offers a robust Benefit package to full-time employees. Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Buy ups for additional voluntary life insurance for you and your family and short-term disability buy-up.
- Health, Dependent and Commuter FSA programs
- 403b Program with a generous employer contribution after 1 year of service
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous PTO and Company Holidays
- Monthly on campus Happy Hours and annual company retreat
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Compensation
Range $36.00-$41.00/hr. based on degree/experience. Work week varies from 31-35 hours per week. Benefit eligible.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
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About the Institute
The Burke Neurological Institute is a nonprofit leading scientific research institute devoted to advancing the study of neurological diseases and injuries. The overarching goal of the Institute, an academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medicine, is to leverage the most innovative and highest quality neuroscience to restore brain and spinal cord function in those with neurological injury including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, age related macular degeneration. Twenty faculty funded by federal and private agencies work alongside 100 individuals on a beautiful 60-acre campus in White Plains, New York, 15 miles from the heart of New York City.
Burke Neurological Institute is an equal opportunity employer.