Citizenship/Clearance requirement: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening. Apply online at: https://scitechinc.com/opportunities/ SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Veterinary Technician III experienced in biomedical research to ensure the health and well-being of various research animals. The Veterinary Technician III will be responsible for providing daily oversight and training to the veterinary technician team. Duties include but are not limited to: • Experience caring for various animal species including but not limited to Non-Human Primates (NHP), rodents, rabbits, swine/mini-swine, ferrets, and guinea pigs. • Responsible for performing daily and weekly health checks of all laboratory animals. • Conduct quality assurance checks and implement existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). • Collect and record animal physiological data and conditions. Report any abnormal situations to veterinary staff. • Prepare and distribute individualized diets, nutrition, and clinical treatments. • Maintain electronic medical records and treatment plans based on veterinary directions. • Setup basic surgical instruments, equipment, and operating room procedures. • Perform veterinary technical procedures such as injections, euthanasia, and basic medical care. • Clean and sanitize procedure areas, operating rooms, and prep areas. • Safe handling and restraint of animals for observation, blood collection, catheterization, tissue collection, or anesthesia. • Process and prepare blood, urine, stool, or tissue samples for diagnostics and research. • Participate in study related necropsies and tissue harvest. • Oversight and implementation of regulatory requirements for animal husbandry care. • Administer simple treatments and emergency first aid. • Manage facility data and compose technical reports for animal studies. Job Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent education required. • Three years’ experience in research animal veterinary technician care. • Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) certified. • Knowledge of Federal, state, and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and AAALAC accreditation. • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude. • Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. • Work is performed in an area that is noisy and has relatively high ambient temperature (greater than 77°F). SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave. Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.