• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005296316

  Surgical Technician

  Job Description

  As a Surgical Technician, you will play a crucial role in preparing and conducting surgical procedures for assigned studies. You will be responsible for setting up surgical packs, instruments, and gowns, as well as preparing ancillary documents and necessary supplies. Your duties will include conducting routine studies under supervision, maintaining records, stocking supplies, and monitoring the environment. You will also prepare reagents, review documentation, administer test articles, and conduct health observations to ensure the welfare of the animals.

  Responsibilities

  • Set up surgery for assigned studies, including preparing surgical packs, instruments, and gowns.
  • Monitor anesthesia.
  • Prepare ancillary documents and necessary supplies for termination of assigned studies.
  • Prepare testing materials, test articles, and animals according to written instructions and protocols.
  • Maintain ancillary records such as logbooks and worksheets.
  • Conduct routine studies under supervision according to written instructions and protocols.
  • Participate in the development and improvement of documents, test systems, quality systems, and workflow.
  • Stock supplies for testing and perform environmental monitoring.
  • Prepare and maintain reagents required for testing.
  • Review reagent preparation worksheets, raw data, and documentation.
  • Administer test articles or extracts at appropriate doses.
  • Conduct daily health observations and provide suitable care for animal welfare according to instructions and protocols.

  Qualifications

  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is required
  • 3+ years of experience with anesthesia

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

  Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
  classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
  subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
  available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

  About Actalent

  Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

  If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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