Animal Research Technician

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Culmen International is seeking an Animal Research Technician to support a Naval Medical Research program in Portsmouth, VA.

This position will provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to Principal Investigators (PIs), research personnel, and veterinary staff with the goal to enhance their ability to effectively execute research protocols, including those that comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

In this role, you will perform minor surgical procedures, assist with major surgeries, ensure and researchers have the support they need during critical operations.   In addition, you will:

• Handle the collection, analysis, preservation, and disposal of biological specimens, including euthanasia and necropsy, all while prioritizing ethical considerations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization by disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instruments, as well as managing inventory levels efficiently.
• Ability to follow the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and standard operating procedures in the vivarium.
• Ensure the safe receipt, restraint, and handling of animals, coupled with rigorous maintenance of clean and sanitary environments for their care.
• Provide comprehensive support through feeding, watering, and transporting animals, while conducting thorough physical examinations and diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate and detailed data recording in medical records. –
• Administer anesthesia and monitoring its effects, operating physiological equipment effectively, and providing attentive post-operative care, which includes assessing pain and administering necessary medications.

• 3+ years of direct relevant experience
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory or clinical setting
• Experience with both small and large lab animals
• Knowledge of routine veterinary technical and husbandry techniques
• Knowledge of appropriate and effective handling of animals
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures of a lab environment
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

• Active Secret Clearance

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite-sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com.

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.