Animal Technician

The contractor will serve as an Animal Technician for laboratory animals maintained in a research facility in Portsmouth, VA.

Serve as Animal/Veterinary Surgical Technician within Federal government agency. Collaborate with team of investigative research and other medical professionals. 

• Protocol Support (Research & Training): Provide guidance, training, technical expertise and assistance to PIs, research personnel, and veterinary staff, in the performance of duties and procedures necessary for the completion of basic and applied research protocols, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies.

• Animal Care/Husbandry: Provide animal health care and husbandry in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory animals, vivarium standing operating procedures, and the Attending Veterinarian.

• Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., placement of foley catheters, along with carotid and femoral catheters, flow probes, Swan-Gm1Z catheters, etc.)

• Assist with major surgical procedures.
• Perform cleaning (to include surgical areas), disinfection, sterilization, and packing of surgical instruments.
• Assist with administering the inventory and stock level of supplies and equipment.

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree OR 3+ years directly relevant experience
• Experience with veterinary surgical procedures
• Experience handling of laboratory animals
• Experience performing physical exams, clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures and treatments on animals
• Experience with collection, submission, analysis, preservation and disposal of biologic specimens
• Experience with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including endotracheal intubation and operation of gas anesthesia machines

• Experience with clinical investigative research 
• Experience as federal government

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 Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,

  and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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