Animal Technician
Culmen International, LLC, Portsmouth, VA, United States
Animal Technician
Job Locations: US-VA-Portsmouth
ID: 2026-4371
Position Type: Regular Full-Time W2
Clearance Requirements: Secret
About the Role
The contractor will serve as an Animal Technician for laboratory animals maintained in a research facility in Portsmouth, VA.
What You'll Do in Your New Role
Serve as Animal/Veterinary Surgical Technician within a federal government agency. Collaborate with a team of investigative research and other medical professionals.
Protocol Support (Research & Training): Provide guidance, training, technical expertise and assistance to PIs, research personnel, and veterinary staff in the performance of duties and procedures necessary for the completion of basic and applied research protocols, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies.
Animal Care/Husbandry: Provide animal health care and husbandry in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory animals, vivarium standing operating procedures, and the Attending Veterinarian.
Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., placement of foley catheters, carotid and femoral catheters, flow probes, Swan-Gm1Z catheters, etc.).
Assist with major surgical procedures.
Perform cleaning (to include surgical areas), disinfection, sterilization, and packing of surgical instruments.
Assist with administering the inventory and stock level of supplies and equipment.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree OR 3+ years directly relevant experience
Experience with veterinary surgical procedures
Experience handling laboratory animals
Experience performing physical exams, clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures and treatments on animals
Experience with collection, submission, analysis, preservation and disposal of biologic specimens
Experience with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including endotracheal intubation and operation of gas anesthesia machines
Desired Qualifications
Experience with clinical investigative research
Experience as federal government employee
About the Company
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. Premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen; dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners).
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
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Job Locations: US-VA-Portsmouth
ID: 2026-4371
Position Type: Regular Full-Time W2
Clearance Requirements: Secret
About the Role
The contractor will serve as an Animal Technician for laboratory animals maintained in a research facility in Portsmouth, VA.
What You'll Do in Your New Role
Serve as Animal/Veterinary Surgical Technician within a federal government agency. Collaborate with a team of investigative research and other medical professionals.
Protocol Support (Research & Training): Provide guidance, training, technical expertise and assistance to PIs, research personnel, and veterinary staff in the performance of duties and procedures necessary for the completion of basic and applied research protocols, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies.
Animal Care/Husbandry: Provide animal health care and husbandry in accordance with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory animals, vivarium standing operating procedures, and the Attending Veterinarian.
Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., placement of foley catheters, carotid and femoral catheters, flow probes, Swan-Gm1Z catheters, etc.).
Assist with major surgical procedures.
Perform cleaning (to include surgical areas), disinfection, sterilization, and packing of surgical instruments.
Assist with administering the inventory and stock level of supplies and equipment.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree OR 3+ years directly relevant experience
Experience with veterinary surgical procedures
Experience handling laboratory animals
Experience performing physical exams, clinical assessments, diagnostic procedures and treatments on animals
Experience with collection, submission, analysis, preservation and disposal of biologic specimens
Experience with induction and maintenance of anesthesia, including endotracheal intubation and operation of gas anesthesia machines
Desired Qualifications
Experience with clinical investigative research
Experience as federal government employee
About the Company
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. Premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen; dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners).
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
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