• Assist with routine surgical procedures as assigned by the Supervisor and/or attending veterinarian.
• May monitor anesthesia and vitals during procedures.
• Set up surgery for assigned studies. Includes preparing surgical packs, instruments, and gowns. Prepare ancillary documents and all necessary supplies for termination of assigned studies.
• Prepare all testing, test articles and animals according to written instructions and protocols.
• Maintain ancillary records (logbooks, worksheets).
• Conduct routine studies under supervision according to written instructions and protocols.
• May participate in the development and improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
• May stock supplies for testing.
• May perform environmental monitoring.
• May prepare and maintain reagents required for testing.
• May review reagent preparation worksheets, raw data, and documentation as applicable per primary department.
• Administer the test article or extract at appropriate dose.
• Conduct daily health observations.
• Provide suitable care for the welfare of the animals according to written instructions and protocols.