23507INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: DIVISION OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Professional Rank: SL-3 Descriptive Title: NHP VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 23507

Additional Position Information: - *Please include the last five digit line number andjob title in the subject line and body of your email submission.

Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Comparative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Instructional Support Technician. The successful candidate will:
- The Non-Human Primate Specialist Veterinary Technician (NHP Vet Tech) will report to the Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room Manager but will also take clinical direction from the facility veterinarian as necessary.
- The NHP Vet Tech will be responsible for assisting the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) meet its obligations to maintain the health and welfare of USDA-covered species. A qualified individual should be able to evaluate the health and welfare of the animals through beneficial species-specific behaviors, while allowing researchers to reach the specific scientific goals of their research. The selected candidate must be capable of the following:
- Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity;
- Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating NHPs displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors;
- Liaise with the IACUC to provide USDA required documentation of enrichment and behavioral monitoring;
- Implement and document IACUC approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing;
- Perform post-approval monitoring of research laboratories using IACUC- approved controlled water access techniques;
- Assist the attending Veterinarian and Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures;
- Prepares the operating room for procedures and provide, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia;
- Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately;
- Teach and demonstrate proper, humane and safe methodologies in using NHPs for research to research personnel and DCM staff,
- Maintain a variety of records of animals, clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc.;
- Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing);
- Various other responsibilities may also be assigned and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and work successfully as part of a team while working with a variety of USDA-covered species.
- Must be able to follow established standard operating protocols, communicate concisely and effectively, and have the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Must possess basic computer skills as well as knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.

PREFERRED:
- Associate Degree of Veterinary Technology and 5-10 years’ experience in veterinary technical responsibilities with one or more of those years of experience in a research facility assisting in surgeries of USDA covered species. NYS License or AALAS LATG certification preferred.
- May have to work occasional evenings.
- May require you to lift heavy animals (e.g. sheep, swine, NHPs)

Posting ID: 19091 Ref #: C/PR-23507-20

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN ), Line( 23507 ) and PostingID( 19091 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: CAREERS@DOWNSTATE.EDU )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	DIVISION OF COMPARATIVE MEDICINE	Job Title:	INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Professional Rank:	SL-3	Descriptive Title:	NHP VETERINARY TECH / INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 23507

Additional Position Information: - *Please include the last five digit line number andjob title in the subject line and body of your email submission.
Brief Description of Duties: Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Department of Comparative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Instructional Support Technician. The successful candidate will: - The Non-Human Primate Specialist Veterinary Technician (NHP Vet Tech) will report to the Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room Manager but will also take clinical direction from the facility veterinarian as necessary. - The NHP Vet Tech will be responsible for assisting the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) meet its obligations to maintain the health and welfare of USDA-covered species. A qualified individual should be able to evaluate the health and welfare of the animals through beneficial species-specific behaviors, while allowing researchers to reach the specific scientific goals of their research. The selected candidate must be capable of the following: - Daily vivarium room rounds to identify animals exhibiting psychosocial distress when individually housed or with restricted activity; - Meet with research personnel and the facility veterinarian to create strategies for treating NHPs displaying concerning or abnormal behaviors; - Liaise with the IACUC to provide USDA required documentation of enrichment and behavioral monitoring; - Implement and document IACUC approved exemptions from enrichment or social housing; - Perform post-approval monitoring of research laboratories using IACUC- approved controlled water access techniques; - Assist the attending Veterinarian and Supervisor of Veterinary Technicians/Animal Operating Room in animal health surveillance procedures; - Prepares the operating room for procedures and provide, including preparation and sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. - Assist with surgical procedures and provide, including administering and monitoring anesthesia; - Provide post-operative care and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian and document appropriately; - Teach and demonstrate proper, humane and safe methodologies in using NHPs for research to research personnel and DCM staff, - Maintain a variety of records of animals, clinical procedures, trainings provided, etc.; - Administer treatments and monitor the health of animals during quarantine (e.g., TB testing); - Various other responsibilities may also be assigned and can vary based upon personal interests or departmental needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: REQUIRED: - Must be flexible and able to adapt to a dynamic work environment and work successfully as part of a team while working with a variety of USDA-covered species. - Must be able to follow established standard operating protocols, communicate concisely and effectively, and have the ability to work independently and proactively. - Must possess basic computer skills as well as knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook. PREFERRED: - Associate Degree of Veterinary Technology and 5-10 years’ experience in veterinary technical responsibilities with one or more of those years of experience in a research facility assisting in surgeries of USDA covered species. NYS License or AALAS LATG certification preferred. - May have to work occasional evenings. - May require you to lift heavy animals (e.g. sheep, swine, NHPs)
Posting ID: 19091	Ref #: C/PR-23507-20
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN ), Line( 23507 ) and PostingID( 19091 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: CAREERS@DOWNSTATE.EDU )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29