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Planet Pharma Group
Lab Technologist In Vivo (animal tech)
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$40,503 / year median in Ohio
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description:
- Prepare all testing/test article and animals according to written instructions and protocols.
- Review pour/decant data for accuracy.
- Execute routine testing per SOPs, with appropriate data analysis.
- Communicate test schedule updates to management as needed.
- Prepare and maintain reagents and/or test articles as required for testing.
- Maintain ancillary records (log books, worksheets).
- Maintain relevant supplies and equipment used in routine testing.
- Performs routine calculations, interprets results, and can route all positive results or unusual testing occurrences to management.
- Conduct daily health observations.
- Administer the test article or extract according to written instructions and protocols.
- May assist in the training of new associates.
- May be required to conduct necropsies.
- Provide suitable care for the welfare of the animals according to written instructions and protocols.
- Responsible for checking laboratory equipment.
- May be required to order laboratory supplies.
- May execute
FDA ASCA
testing per SOPs- Interact with client/regulatory auditors.
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or
- Associate's Degree with at least one year of relevant experience or
- High School diploma with at least two years of relevant experience