Veterinary Technician III (Saturday-Wednesday)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• RVT degree and 3 years’ experience or equivalent education and experience (i.e. 5 years of experience in Animal Research Laboratory). 
• AALAS certification preferred. Knowledge of care and use of all medical equipment and instruments used by the Veterinary Care Staff. 
• General knowledge and skills pertaining to induction and monitoring of general anesthesia; aseptic technique; emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation, implementation of life support drugs, and equipment; use of radiology equipment and ability to take diagnostic films; medical terminology; the biology and physiology of all species of animals used in the research facility; nursing care and proper handling and restraint of all animals. 
• General knowledge of zoonotic diseases. 
   

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Three years’ experience at the Life Science Technician II level or equivalent combination of equivalent academic background and relevant work experience (e.g., three years of college science coursework).
 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES (REQUIRED):

• Valid driver’s license.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• The Technician at the III level is required to have a higher degree of skill than the LST II (for independently performing highly skilled work) and sufficient knowledge of skilled procedures that s/he is able to troubleshoot problems which arise in either equipment or procedures.
• Technicians may also have highly specialized expertise in a particular technical area, or experience coordinating a variety of technical activities in a lab.
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand. 
• Ability to stand and move on hard surfaces for up to eight hours.
• Occasionally lift and handle materials up to 10 pounds
• Rarely carry/pull and/or push up to 20 pounds
• Must have correctible vision to perform duties of the job.
• Position may require repetitive motion.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work occurs in a research laboratory environment. 
• Expected to follow all safety requirements and procedures including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.
• Working with and handling animals potentially infected with diseases transmittable to humans, large farm animals, random source dogs with unknown medical histories, and the potential of receiving wounds inflicted by various animals.
• Working with radioactive and/or biohazardous materials.
• May need to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
   

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/labor-relations-collective-bargaining.

The expected pay range for this position is $39.28 per hr. (Step 1) - $47.35 per hr. (Step 10). *  
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected
candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
*Placement in the range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As an organization that receives federal funding, Stanford University has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement that will apply to all university employees, including those working remotely in the United States and applicable subcontractors. To learn more about COVID policies and guidelines for Stanford University Staff, please visit https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/working-stanford/covid-19/interim-policies/covid-19-surveillance-testing-policy.