Part-Time Research Technologist - Comparative

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The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time,

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The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Comparative Medicine, in Hershey, PA seeks a part-time, project-oriented technologist to assist the veterinary and research staff with animal handling, treatments and data acquisition for various research projects. Work may include administering medications via different routes; providing other forms of treatment per the clinical veterinarians’ direction, recording animal observations and recording experimental data. Utilize proper sterile techniques in handling medications, catheters, and medical equipment. Recognize changes in the proper function of biomedical equipment, monitor information and take proper action to correct and notify appropriate support personnel as needed. Restrain animals for blood samples, catheter insertion and other tests as needed. Maintain detailed accurate records of animals, data, medications, intake and output daily. Understand and follow verbal and written orders given by the Principal Investigators, Clinical Veterinarians, Research Support Specialist, and Facility Manager/Supervisor. Collect samples from animals and process as required by the project. React properly to and follow in-house procedures for handling alarms and power failures. This work requires experience working with larger animals, for example swine, sheep and calves. The work will be scheduled intermittently throughout the day and will require work during the evenings and weekends.

Requirements: High school diploma and at least 2 years college level coursework.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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