Veterinary Technician at Sarepta Therapeutics in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

The Veterinary Technician will collaborate with the Veterinarian and Vivarium team to support animal welfare within the Gene Therapy Center of Excellence. They will be responsible for understanding advanced rodent care and treatments and breeding strategies. They will also need to demonstrate proficient technical skills, including multiple site injections, proficient rodent handling, and ability to recognize and identify rodent health concerns.

The Veterinary Technician will collaborate with the Veterinarian and Vivarium team to support animal welfare within the Gene Therapy Center of Excellence. They will be responsible for understanding advanced rodent care and treatments and breeding strategies. They will also need to demonstrate proficient technical skills, including multiple site injections, proficient rodent handling, and ability to recognize and identify rodent health concerns.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Multiple injection techniques including IV, IM, IP, and SQ


• Assist in monitoring, observing, and performing treatments within the animal facility


• Following and drafting standard operating procedures for techniques and procedures per GLP guidelines


• Communicating regularly with lab staff and vivarium team


• Maintaining appropriate record keeping per GLP and animal welfare guidelines


• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.


• Perform all other related duties as assigned


• Work on rotating weekend/holiday schedule

Desired Education and Skills Requirements:

• A.S in Veterinary Technology, or equivalent


• RVT preferred or achieve registered status within 6 months


• 1 to 2 years of related experience in laboratory animal field


• GLP experience preferred

This position requires work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States. Candidates should be aware that Sarepta currently maintains a policy requiring all US-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work on site. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated prior to their employment start date. Sarepta is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.