About Our Opportunity:

As the Research Versa Technician, you will provide technical research support for the Pre-clinical Research Laboratory, a College of Veterinary Medicine Core Facility.

What Sets Us Apart:
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital values credentialed veterinary technicians for the skill and knowledge they bring to the hospital, students, and patients. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a beautiful campus that supports both a College of Veterinary Medicine as well as an Associate and Bachelor degree program in Veterinary Nursing. As a University employee, veterinary staff are afforded a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Who We Are:
The Center's focus is on clinical and translational research. In a human medicine context, the focus is on the translation from rodent models through pre-clinical studies using principles of clinical medicine. In a veterinary context, it spans the entire translational continuum, including the application of research to primary veterinary care settings. Examples of studies conducted in the Center facilities are pre-clinical studies of orthopedic devices intended for animal and human use, clinical studies of treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases in horses and animal clinical trials evaluating the treatment of bladder cancer in Scottish Terriers, an animal model of human bladder cancer.  

What We’re Looking For:
Required:

• BA/BS degree in Veterinary Technology.  
• Two years of work experience in clinical and or research setting.  
• Obtaining an additional AALAS Certification is required within 18 months of employment.
• Knowledge about small and large animals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills (Word/Excel) and strong organizational skills.

Preferred:

• AALAS certification.
• Experience with rodent handling and sampling techniques.

Additional Information:  

• Due to this being a full-time, benefits eligible position, full-time undergraduate students are not eligible for this role. For student employment opportunities, CLICK HERE
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply