Surgery Specialist - Pre-Clinical Research

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.

Saint Paul, MNFull-time$68–80K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$68–80K/yr

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification (SRT Or SRS) Through The Academy Of Surgical Research

Job overview

Harvard Bioscience seeks a pre‑clinical surgery specialist to perform small‑animal surgeries, provide hands‑on training, support product development, and maintain detailed surgical records while contributing to revenue and laboratory upkeep.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Peri and Post‑Operative Animal CareSelf‑StarterMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationTeamworkDetail OrientedMacro and MicrosurgerySurgical Experience With DSI Telemetry

Qualifications

High School/GEDCertification (SRT or SRS) Through the Academy of Surgical Research2 Years With Small Laboratory Animals

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

About Harvard Bioscience Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories, to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO).

A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our purpose – Solutions to advance life science. With an experienced leadership team with a track record of delivering growth and accelerated business improvements, HBIO sees an opportunity to drive significant organic growth by leveraging and expanding its deep customer relationships, new product development and an empowered, efficient sales force.

The Opportunity Harvard Bioscience is currently seeking a pre-clinical surgery specialist. The qualified individual will perform routine surgical procedures using DSI implantable telemetry devices. They will be involved in customer support revenue generating projects and surgical animal training of the DSI device. Will participate in the development of new surgical techniques and new products used in animal research.

Essential Job Functions

Contribute to Surgical Services Revenue:

Perform simple to complex small animal surgeries

Provide in house hands-on surgical training for DSI customers

Perform surgeries for pre-implanted small animals at DSI for shipment to the customer

Provide surgical support for product development:

Performing survival and acute surgery on small animals

Participate in cross-functional teams for new products and product refinements

Conduct chronic testing and data collection on animals

Maintain detailed records of animal implants and explants

Help create and maintain surgical manuals, tech notes, and other applicable materials

Provide surgical support to customers and sales reps:

Assist sales representatives in determining the appropriate products for customers

Work with Technical Support to assist customers with surgical related issues

Provide laboratory support of animals:

Monitor the health and welfare of all animals following applicable guidelines for care and use of laboratory animals, shared weekend and holiday health checks

Provide peri and post-operative animal care duties

Contribute to maintaining the laboratory through stocking and ordering lab supplies, and completing routine cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Shared animal husbandry duties, including cage changes and cleaning.

Continued Improvement to Surgical Service internal documentation

Assist with writing process documentation

Assist with modification and maintenance with surgical database

Maintain internal records and compliance documentation

skills and abilities required

Peri and Post-operative animal care

Self-starter

Microsoft Office software user

Communication skills

Team skills

Detail oriented

Bonus skills and experience

Macro and microsurgery

Surgical experience with DSI telemetry

Education and Experience and/or equivalent

High School or equivalent, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience with small laboratory animals. Certification (SRT or SRS) through the Academy of Surgical Research is required or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Physical demands

Ability to perform microscopic surgery, sitting, and standing for the majority of the day.

travel

Up to ~30%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Other Duties: Increase proficiency in the field and education by attending additional training for other professional development, i.e. novel surgical techniques, animal care, and welfare, etc. Ensure continuing education credits are obtained to maintain certifications, i.e. ASR certifications.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://harvardbioscience.applicantpro.com/jobs/4219607-443752.html