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Veterinary Technologist-Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Memphis, TNPosted Yesterday
Full-timeonsite
Job Description
A Veterinarian Technologist assesses animal health and provides timely treatments in a herd health style of medicine under the supervision of veterinarians. This position will administer treatments, collect samples, manage databases, and perform surgeries.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute routine tasks/processes within area (e.g., Vet services: assessment of lab animal health cases, emergency health condition triaging; Research services: breeding colony maintenance, sample collection and processing,), with limited guidance.
- Perform assigned procedures within area (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
- Troubleshoot, report, and record any issues with equipment/processes within area.
- Monitor own delivery for compliance with overall guidelines and SOPs.
- Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, veterinarians) of findings and unusual observations/occurrences in a timely manner.
- Maintain relevant documentation (e.g., medical records, process logs, files, billing reports) as applicable for own area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
- High School Diploma
Minimum Experience:
- High school diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in a professional animal care facility (e.g. zoo, veterinary clinic, laboratory animal facility) OR Associate's degree in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural with 2+ years experience OR Bachelor's degree and no prior industry experience.
- Prior experience within area preferred (e.g., animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection).
- Some experience working with software tools to maintain documentation/records.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science within 18 months.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $22.00 - $38.50 per hour for the role of Veterinary Technologist-Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.Explore our exceptional benefits!
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