Comparative Medicine Technician 3

Primary Function of Position:

Comparative Medicine focuses on animal welfare employee safety and efficiency to enable an internal clinical environment for use by the research and development and training organizations.  The Comparative Medicine team simultaneously supports a multitude of product and procedure development programs to allow expedited iteration and evolution of our products and procedures.

The Comparative Medicine Technician 3 primary function is to under limited supervision perform moderately complex technical work and operational support in a wide  range of clinical R&D and training workstreams and to achieve compliance with federal state and local standards and governmental regulatory requirements within the CM ORs and Training labs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In addition to general support within the CM ORs and Training labs

Vet Tech Duties:                                            

• masters more advanced procedures including cutdowns chest tubes tracheostomy OG tube placement cystocentesis  single lung ventilation
• able to monitor more complex cases (R&D) monitor 2 patients (Training)
• Understands requirements to remain inspection ready and participates in audits for compliance
• Assists in planning daily activities (breaks lunches setup for next day

Lab Ops Duties:

• Able to identify/reprocess more advanced instrumentation
• Assist in training entry level team members
• Participate in regulatory audits

All:

• Radiation safety
• Assist in revision of DOPs WIs JHAs as assigned
• Performs supplemental tasks required for laboratory logistics and operations with appropriate oversight.
• Regulatory-understands inspection readiness and makes sure area of work is always inspection ready
• Perform other duties as required to support the companys overall strategy and goals

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• HS diploma minimum AS preferred (vet tech programs biology animal science preferred).  Contractor conversion generally with minimum 18 months experience (at Intuitive) OR prior experience in animal setting (lab animal or clinic) including giving IM injections placing catheters and anesthesia experience.
• Within one year of hire/promotion obtain ALAT certification.  In addition individual may hold a minimum of one internationally recognized certification related to laboratory animal medicine or veterinary technical skills (e.g. RVT ALAT LAT LATG ASR KLAT1/KLATII SLAT JLAST etc).

DVM exempt

• Good communication (written verbal) documentation skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Understands and practices expected Intuitive behavior demonstrates company values shows ownership and accountability
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons  learned.
• Promote animal welfare demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for animal welfare; communicates concerns
• Good knowledge of common applications (Microsoft Office etc.)
• Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• May be exposed to radiation or electromagnetic fields lasers noise > 80dB TWA allergens/biohazards/chemicals (cautery smoke)
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable Intuitive policies and procedures.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time