Veterinary Technician

Job Req ID: 115239

Veterinary Technician

The Department of Surgery is a seeking a Veterinary Technician to support exciting and fast-paced research projects in a xenotransplantation laboratory in the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus. We are looking for a hard-working professional to join our group as an integral part of our clinical research team. The laboratory is active in kidney research including two research areas: 1) xenotransplantation, and (2) islets studies pertaining to diabetes. A technician is needed to assist in experiments using large animal models and must have experience in basic laboratory techniques, including animal care, handling and surgery/anesthesia monitoring. Good lab practices (GLP) must be followed for all study materials. The successful candidate must be organized and detailed oriented with animal care, animal handling, surgical record keeping, a data acquisition.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The technician is responsible for daily observations and record keeping of study subjects using GLP practices. This included organizing and maintaining animal, experimental, and pharmaceutical records.

• Will maintain the weight and medical records of animals and serves as a liaison to veterinary staff in the Department of research animal resources.

• Broad knowledge of basic animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient computer skills

• Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs

• Administer medications by IV, IM, SQ, PO

• Prepare animals for surgery/ diagnostic procedures/blood collection using, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration, anesthetic monitoring

• Uses mechanical ventilator and is capable of trouble shoot machinery during long surgical cases

• Act as the operating room nurse, surgical assistant, or anesthetist.

• Set up and break down surgical facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the suite and cleaning, packing and sterilizing instruments.

• Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including non-human primates and swine.

• Prepare tissue, blood, and urine samples for submission

• Provide post-operative care including pain management and animal comfort.

• Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.

• Provide communication with veterinarians, and research fellows.

• Assist with lifting companion animals weighing 50-100+ pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. Associate's degree inVeterinary Technology, Animal Science or Biology preferred.

• One year of related experience.

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

Classified Title: Veterinary Technician

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

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($35,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8 - 5

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Sur Transplant Surgery

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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