Research Technician (Biotechnician)

NAMSA Diest is a world leader in interventional and surgical research. As a contract research organization (CRO), focusing on large animal models (predominantly sheep and pigs), we support international companies and universities with the development and evaluation of innovative human medical devices and therapies. Our know-how is unique and highly valued by our customers worldwide. Compliance with the highest quality standards is crucial in our work, which is why we are Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) accredited. NAMSA Diest has a fully equipped veterinary clinic with an in-house laboratory for clinical pathology. NAMSA Diest provides a pleasant, challenging, and supportive working environment. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated Research Technician (Biotechnician) to assist with and perform all aspects of veterinary care and general husbandry procedures and to support our Animal Care, Research and Surgical Technicians (7) and Veterinary Team (5) with preclinical animal studies. Your responsibilities:

• Administering medication as prescribed by the veterinary team and/or protocol specifications and documentation of medicine administration.
• Performing and documenting routine clinical observations, collecting physiological data and information on animal health status.
• Monitoring animals during their critical post-operative recovery phase and on the days following surgery including performing TRPs (temperature, pulse and respiration), auscultation of heart and lungs, assessing pain, changing wound dressings and bandages, collecting blood samples.
• Performing preventative health maintenance such as administering anthelmintics and vaccinations, hoof trimming, shearing, etc.
• Contributing to all aspects of general husbandry procedures such as feeding and weighing of animals.
• Participation in the weekend rotation, evening and night shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g., agro- and biotechnology, veterinary technology or other relevant discipline.
• Experience with GLP or other quality system is an asset but not a must.
• You are dedicated to your tasks, precise and perfectionist, eager to learn, willing to invest time in your learning process and flexible in switching between tasks and duties.
• Team player with a hands-on mentality and proactive approach.??
• You are proficient in English.