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Posted: 28-Jul-22
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
This position is being re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you do not need to submit it again, as it has been received.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide the appropriate environment to support outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center:
Commitment to Research
Teamwork
Accountability – Productivity
Communication
The Washington National Primate Center has an outstanding full time opportunity for a Veterinary Specialist 1 in ARIZONA.
This recruitment may fill additional openings.
Under the general supervision of the Veterinary Services supervisor, the Veterinary Specialist 1 provides veterinary care of nonhuman primates at the WaNPRC-Arizona Breeding Colony (ABC). This position requires technical skills, ability to maintain electronic records/databases, and direct interaction with diverse groups at WaNPRC.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This worker will have the primary duties to included but not limited to the following:
Support of veterinary services by maintaining records, clinical disease diagnostics, processing procedures, administer medications, handle and restrain animals, sedation, collect samples/body weights, maintain equipment and procedure rooms.
Conduct screening test to monitor laboratory animal health, e.g. tuberculin testing in nonhuman primates, parasitology, etc.
Perform sedation and immobilization with controlled drugs under the direction of a veterinarian
Maintain equipment in accordance with specified standards and SOPs, such as, autoclaves, diagnostic equipment and monthly checklist
Maintain surgery suite in accordance with SOP and instructions by supervisor.
Perform set-up and clean-up for procedures, as directed by supervisor.
Track inventory and maintain supplies, as directed by supervisor.
Provide weekend and holiday coverage.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Monitoring
Conduct health monitoring for all animals on an assigned basis (daily).
Conduct on-going observations of animals under care to assess treatment response.
Work with AT staff to triage animals closer when needed.
Communication
Provide input to veterinarians on animal treatment response.
Note any abnormal behaviors during routine duties in animal rooms, enter into appropriate databases and notify veterinary staff.
Work with AT staff for BW and animal moves.
Participate in other cross-trained duties as needed.
May need to provide environmental enrichment when PWB staff is off.
Sign for deliveries to ABC, make copies of invoices, and distribute original copies to appropriate parties.
Shipping specimens as indicated by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned as indicated by supervisor.
The Office of Research and the Primate Center shares President Cauce’s commitment to combat inequities and racism. The values of diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the success of our research enterprise and are embedded in the culture of who we are as institution and employer. We will honor different and unique identities and nurture an accessible, welcoming and respectful environment for all staff, and students and faculty in the Office of Research Primate Center and for all members of the UW research community. We will regularly review our services and systems and adapt them to reflect the evolving environments and work styles of our employees and those we serve. We are ALL responsible for confronting bias and inequities, both individual and institutional, that persist here and throughout our society. Our call is to remove barriers and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. We all must commit to this ongoing work. Recognizing and valuing diversity will make the Office of Research Primate Center and the University stronger, and enrich the stellar research carried out at the UW.
REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Degree from an accredited school of animal technology; registration as an Animal Technician by the State of Arizona, and one year experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary practice.
Experience working with nonhuman primates.
Must be familiar with observing non-human primate behavior and be committed to promoting primate well-being.
Desktop computing skills including word processing, spreadsheet design, making graphs, data sheet design, entering data into electronic records. (e.g., ARMS).
Demonstrated ability to work reliably and independently.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
OR
equivalent education/experience.
DESIRED:
One year of experience working with non-human primates.
Positions typically require an Associate Degree from an accredited school of animal technology; or registration, certification or licensure in an animal or veterinary technician field and one year experience with the care and treatment of animals in a veterinary practice; or equivalent education/experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at a Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, serum banking, immunizations, such as tetanus and vaccinia, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment.
Punctuality, regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function of this position.
May be required to work with and take specific precautions, against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing.
Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures and staying current on all required training. Bloodborne pathogen training and compliance with all WaNPRC and UW security policies is also mandatory.
This position involves handling non-human primates and human pathogenic organisms. The ability to work in an ABSL 2 with 3 practices containment facility is required.
In addition, the employee is required to maintain all necessary licensing credentials as determined by State and Federal Law.
Adhere to the WaNPRC Environmental Enhancement Plan requirements for NHPs.
Participate in the Behavioral Management and Positive Reinforcement primate Training Programs.
Develop a working knowledge of classical and operant conditioning principles and how they apply to handling primates in a research environment, with positive reinforcement as the expectation.
Develop a working knowledge of non-human primate behavior.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | 
