Research Technician (Ophthalmology)
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193979SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research Technician (Ophthalmology)Anticipated Hiring Range
$40,000-$43,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, possible on call and holidays.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Dept of Clinical SciencesAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- Clinical Support:
- Provides care for patients within the small and large animal veterinary hospital.
- Offers unique customer service to external clients and internal stakeholders (students, interns, residents, faculty, and staff).
- Interacts with private owners and referring veterinarians (rDVM) via email and phone communications.
- Assists with client check-in, patient admitting, updates, scheduling, and inquiries.
- Performs restraint, catheter placement, venipuncture, and IV injections.
- Administers drugs via IV, oral, and subcutaneous routes.
- Technical Procedures:
- Assists with various technical procedures including:
- ERG (Electroretinography)
- Ocular ultrasound
- Ocular photography
- Surgical preparation
- Various routine diagnostic testing
- Assists with various technical procedures including:
- Research Support:
- Restrains and provides patient care for small, large, and laboratory animals.
- Performs scientific experiments in a research laboratory setting.
- Assists primary investigators in conducting research.
- Provides technical expertise, project planning, and laboratory management skills.
- Collaborates with ophthalmology faculty and associates.
- Maintains safety training logs, safety plans, and Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) protocols.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collects, produces, and analyzes data for various clinical and research-related procedures and projects.
- Education and Training:
- Teaches various aspects to:
- Year 1-4 veterinary students
- Interns
- Residents
- Graduate students
- Research associates
- Teaches various aspects to:
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow all research protocols
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Experience working with companion animals, and comfortable working with horses.
- Ability to provide high-quality customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem-solvingand team advancement.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high-quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Desire to teach veterinary, graduate, and post-graduate students.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
05/02/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
05/08/2024Special Instructions
Position Number
00110413Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 34,320 - $ 72,734Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
195001 - Dept of Clinical SciencesAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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