Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Our expanding In Vivo Tumor Biology group has an opening for a motivated individual who is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutics, both small molecule and biologics. As part of a multidisciplinary team, this individual will support and perform in vivo studies for the pharmacological evaluation of novel agents. Our scientists frequently interact with in vitro biology, translational/biomarkers, toxicology, clinical research, and medicinal chemistry teams to advance oncology agents through the R&D pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Good animal practice
• Performs MTDs; records animal weight, observes and records clinical observations on small laboratory animals in a regulatory environment
• Small animal restraint, dosing (e.g. oral, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous drug administration), surgery, collection/processing of blood/tissues, formulation of drugs and calculation of the appropriate quantities to ensure proper administration
• Compliance with all applicable local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations
• Ability to provide basic level technical training
• Apply and maintain safety procedures
• Will be required to work on weekends and some holidays
• Effectively collaborates across all internal and cross functional teams

Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Associate or B.S. in Biology or related field with 1+ yr small animal care experience
• Must be a team player in a matrixed environment with excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills is required
• Enthusiastic individual motivated to learn new techniques, ability to troubleshoot/improve as needed
• Experience with basic sterile techniques as well as rodent micro-surgical experience are a plus
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Previous IACUC laboratory animal training/experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a plus
• Pharma industry experience is a plus
• Familiarity with trial designs is a plus

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the "essence" and can change course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled