Preclinical Services Technologist - Comparative Medicine Services

Comparative Medicine Services (CMS) provides facilities, services, and information to facilitate effective research using laboratory animals at Tufts University and Tufts Medical Center (TMC) in Boston, Tufts University in Medford, and industry and academic research laboratories. CMS is also obligated to ensure that animal care procedures and animal experimentation comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The management and operation of the animal care activities of all sites are integral to the animal care and use program. All centralized facilities are located within a 2-block radius, either in Boston or Medford.

• The Preclinical Services Technologist is responsible for coordinating and performing some or all of the animal work for research projects.
• The Preclinical Services Technologist will perform surgical and/or non-surgical procedures for research projects, including pre- and post-procedural care for both rodent and non-rodent models and may include human cadavers.
• The Preclinical Services Technologist will assist in study development and coordination, inventory, ordering supplies, protocol writing, and generating estimates and study sheets for proposed work.
• Other work may include tissue harvest and use of a wide range of laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• The Preclinical Services Technologist will follow institutional procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science or Technology, Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or related field and 1-3 years Veterinary Technician or laboratory animal medicine experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• ALAT/LAT AALAS, and/or CVT certification(s).
• 3-5 years of experience in related field.
• Excellent writing skills, comfortable using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to perform the following techniques in rodents and/or large animals: PO, SQ, ID, IM, IP dosing, blood collection, necropsy and tissue collection, surgical techniques, anesthesia monitoring, familiarity with minimally invasive surgical techniques and equipment.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with investigative staff, and communicate animal health issues, compliance issues, training, facility issues, etc. in a professional collegial manner with members of the investigative and Tufts CMS staff.
• Detail oriented and with superb organizational skills.
• Work effectively in a variety of situations; be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate good work habits.
• Show flexibility and initiative.