Licensed Veterinary Technician
Core
Provide expert animal care and technical support to life sciences, chemistry, physics, and engineering researchers at CUNY's Advanced Science Research Center, ensuring ethical compliance and high-quality research outcomes.
Role type
Licensed Veterinary Technician (Research Animal Care)
Builds
Research data and scientific discoveries using rodent and avian models
Domain
Academic research / Comparative medicine / Laboratory animal science
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Veterinary Technician certification (CVT/LVT), laboratory animal science knowledge, regulatory compliance (IACUC/OLAW/USDA), health monitoring, medication administration, procedural assistance, sample collection, record keeping, SOP adherence, training researchers
Preferred skills
Vivarium experience, rodent model handling, avian species handling
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Monitor animal health and report abnormalities, perform routine health checks and administer medications, assist with veterinary procedures and euthanasia, support sentinel and environmental monitoring, collect biological samples, provide technical support for behavior core facility, maintain accurate health and colony records, ensure regulatory compliance, train researchers on animal handling, maintain clean vivarium environment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC