Job Description

ProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a RESEARCH TECHNICIAN at the 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. 711 HPW is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Able to effectively perform preparations for surgery  as well as necropsy on multiple small and large animal species
• Knowledge of and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations and policies pertaining to laboratory animal health and welfare
• Assist with necropsy; set up, collect and properly label biological samples, clean up and properly document the procedures 
• Maintain sanitation of cages and racks in vivarium areas in accordance with all DoD, Federal, and local regulations 
• Perform basic animal husbandry duties as well as prepare an animal environmental enrichment schedule and provide the environmental enrichment in accordance with all DOD, Federal and local regulations.  
• Perform minor surgery and/or microsurgery on laboratory animals. 
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements. Knowledgeable of the requirements for AAALAC International accreditation. 
• Collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses or other tests required as part of the protocol support.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures, maintain, and document facility sanitation, ensure safety procedures are followed, documented, and maintained.  
• Inform the Facility/Vivarium Manager of issues that arise or need repair to maintain the required standards. 
• Order and maintain supplies for the vivarium. 
• Create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff with guidance from the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Branch Chief. 
• Schedule and organize internal and external inspections, maintain the tracker for correction of deficiencies and provide a report to the AV as well as the Branch Chief.  
• Review animal subjects research protocols as well as related documents to ensure they are followed as approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Air Force policies. 
• Maintain records as well as electronic databases of animal research protocols, their progress and perform animal inventory management functions.
• Follow established research guidelines and policies for all animal care activities. 
• Be knowledgeable of all regulations, compliance standards, and guidelines with regard to the Animal Care and Use Program. 
• Provide quality control of the administrative areas of the Animal Care and Use Program. 
• Provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned appropriate to the required functions of the research mission. 
• Perform animal health checks when required and alert veterinarians of any pertinent animal health related issues. 
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and SharePoint

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Associate degree in a biological science (Preferred in an academic field related to animal sciences, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position)
• Three years’ experience in laboratory animal research or five years of hands-on animal medicine experience
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the research
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and be able to carry 30lbs of equipment
• US Citizenship required

PREFERRED

• Certification: Preferred certification by American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT)
• Prefer three years’ experience working with non-human primates in a research setting
• Previous experience working in a military research environment.

Additional Information

All your informProSource360 Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.ation will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.