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Surgery Technician

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

Posted: 11/20/2024 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 615896 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The Lab Operation group is seeking to hire Surgery Technician to become an integral part of the vivarium operations team. This position requires adaptability and an ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced, start-up environment. The qualified candidate will have animal care, surgical and anesthesia experience for mice. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. This is an on-site position, Monday through Friday.

What You Will Accomplish: 
  • Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of mice as needed.  
  • Use applicable software for the tracking of surgery mice. 
  • Successfully perform minor surgeries on mice, such as Jugular Vascular Cannulation (JVC), Artery Vascular Cannulation, and Soft Tissue Surgeries (Vasectomy, Splenectomy, Ovariectomy). 
  • Assist with the maintenance of catheterized animals.  
  • Provide dosing in mice including IM, IV, SQ, and orally. 
  • Perform tissue biopsies, necropsy, euthanasia and organ harvest. 
  • Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care. 
  • Cares for mice including feeding, cleaning and surgery support responsibilities. 

 Technical Requirements and Skills: 
  • Experience in animal husbandry, breeding, weaning, health monitoring, documentation, and record keeping. 
  • 5+ years of mice surgery experience required. 
  • Previous experience dissecting mouse organs (brain, kidney) for isolation of specific anatomical structures. 

General Requirements: 
  • High school diploma or Associate degree in Animal Science or related area preferred.  
  • Pertinent work experience (such as laboratory, veterinary or surgical experience) may be substituted for education. 
  • Completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification of AALAS required. 
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member. 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel).  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
  • Strong record-keeping and organizational skills. 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.