Technician, Research Laboratory B

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Posted Job Title
Technician, Research Laboratory B

Job Profile Title
Technician, Research Laboratory B

Job Description Summary
This position provides logistical support to the CORL lab and its surgical operations. Primary responsibilities include maintenance and care of surgical and laboratory equipment, assistance in peri-operative care of large animals, and maintenance and running of the OR. Attention to detail and organizational aptitude are highly valuable for this position. Position located in Kennett Sq., no public trans. avail.

Job Description

The Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (Penn Vet CORL) has an opening for an Animal Care & Operating Room (AC & OR) Coordinator. The CORL translational research group is active in international and national collaborations with emphasis on orthopaedic device development and validation. CORL is a fully GLP compliant research facility with major emphasis regulatory preclinical trials.

The AC&OR Coordinator provides logistical support to the CORL lab and its surgical operations. Primary responsibilities include acting as lead circulating nurse during surgeries, maintenance and running of OR, assistance in peri-operative care of large animals, maintenance and care of surgical and laboratory equipment, data collection and management, and handling the diverse needs of the laboratory. A keen attention to detail, aptitude for organization, and positive attitude are

highly desirable in a candidate.

Administrative responsibilities: Maintenance of QAU SOPs; contribute to development of good documentation practices (GLP) and compliance training material; Maintenance of surgical supply and laboratory inventory. Monitor current grant budgets and activities. Daily & weekly maintenance of stocked surgical inventories and laboratory supplies in a GLP compliant manner. Care and maintenance of surgical and laboratory equipment as well as completion of relating documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. Large animal handling, assistance in peri-op care, OR circulating, personnel management, asepsis process. Regulatory Compliance: maintain compliance in accordance with CORL SOPs I 21 CFR part 58 (GLP) and IACUC protocols. Use of Imaging equipment (CT, fluoroscope), and use of image processing software. Data collection, management, and organization. Management and scheduling of research assistants. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

HS/GED and at least 1-2 years of experience in veterinary medicine, or equivalent combination of

education and experience is required.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room; Outdoor exposure to weather, exposure to chemicals

Physical Effort

Occasional lifting 25-50 lb.,Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more, Occasional liftng 25 lb. or less, intermittently sitting/standing/stooping, Typically bending, crouching, stooping, Typically standing, walking

Job Location - City, State
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$15.44 - $26.25

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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