The Department of Surgery is a seeking a Veterinary Technician to support exciting and fast-paced research projects in a xenotransplantation laboratory in the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus. We are looking for a hard-working professional to join our group as an integral part of our clinical research team. The laboratory is active in kidney research including two research areas: 1) xenotransplantation, and (2) islets studies pertaining to diabetes. A technician is needed to assist in experiments using large animal models and must have experience in basic laboratory techniques, including animal care, handling and surgery/anesthesia monitoring. Good lab practices (GLP) must be followed for all study materials. The successful candidate must be organized and detailed oriented with animal care, animal handling, surgical record keeping, a data acquisition.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The technician is responsible for daily observations and record keeping of study subjects using GLP practices. This included organizing and maintaining animal, experimental, and pharmaceutical records.

• Will maintain the weight and medical records of animals and serves as a liaison to veterinary staff in the Department of research animal resources.

• Broad knowledge of basic animal medicine (pharmacology, proper restraint/handling, venipuncture, laboratory testing)

• Thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, medications, and disease processes

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient computer skills

• Perform drug dose calculations for injectable medications and CRIs

• Administer medications by IV, IM, SQ, PO

• Prepare animals for surgery/ diagnostic procedures/blood collection using, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration, anesthetic monitoring

• Uses mechanical ventilator and is capable of trouble shoot machinery during long surgical cases

• Act as the operating room nurse, surgical assistant, or anesthetist.

• Set up and break down surgical facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the suite and cleaning, packing and sterilizing instruments.

• Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including non-human primates and swine.

• Prepare tissue, blood, and urine samples for submission

• Provide post-operative care including pain management and animal comfort.

• Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.

• Provide communication with veterinarians, and research fellows.

• Assist with lifting companion animals weighing 50-100+ pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. Associate's degree inVeterinary Technology, Animal Science or Biology preferred.

• One year of related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Veterinary Technician

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($35,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8 - 5

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Sur Transplant Surgery

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.