Surgical Research Technician

About The RoleWe are looking for a Surgical Research Technician to join our Surgical Services. In this role, you will contribute to laboratory animal care, husbandry, and animal research activities in support of medical device development.This role will be located at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.ResponsibilitiesAssist in the evaluation of new medical devices in surgical and interventional research settingsCollaborate with veterinarians, physicians, scientists, and study directors to develop and conduct nonclinical studiesCollect, create, and maintain accurate, well-documented study records and quality system documentationPrepare animals for surgical procedures and support post-operative recoveryAdminister medications to research animals via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routesMonitor and manage anesthesia across multiple laboratory animal speciesObserve and track animal health and status throughout the duration of studiesOperate and maintain standard operating-room equipment such as anesthesia machines and defibrillatorsPerform routine inspection, maintenance, and upkeep of medical and laboratory equipmentEnsure compliance with SOPs, AAALAC, IACUC, FDA, and USDA regulations while contributing to protocol and SOP developmentRequired QualificationsCertified Veterinary Technician (CVT or equivalent) degree or bachelor’s degree in a bioscience with a minimum 1 year experience in a veterinary or lab animal setting, OR 2 years hands on animal experience in veterinary nonclinical research or veterinary clinical practiceAbility to work independently as well as with a small teamAbility to use basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and team communication toolsDemonstrated compassion for animal careEmotional capacity and sensitivity to support associates who work in the research environment dailyMust be able to lift up to 50lbsAbility to travel up to 5 %Desired QualificationsKnowledge of the operation of angiography, ultrasound, IVUS, and/or CT equipmentUnderstanding of good laboratory practices (GLP)What We OfferOur success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefitsGore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.