Lab Technician

RUSVM Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians. RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn . We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. *Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024. About Covista Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and YouTube . Opportunity at a Glance This individual supports instructional program and the functioning of the Clinical Skills Laboratories in the areas noted below. The individual must be able to work with both dead and live animals; as well as model making materials. Thus, an understanding of health and safety is important. The candidate must also be willing to assist in the preparation of specimens and materials that at times may be malodorous. Responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of clinical skills facilities, and at all times to do whatever is needed to accomplish this over-arching task without being instructed, including (but not necessarily limited to) the following specific tasks: Laboratory Duties – 70% • Ensure at all times that the Clinical Skills Lab, Practice Lab, and Freezer Room are clean and attractive by the implementation of daily cleaning protocols which include cleaning of spills on floors, tables and walls, refilling stock items while also cleaning coolers and cold storage facilities on a regular basis. • Prepare fluid solutions for model making purposes. • Create and maintain cadaver models as directed. • Setup and breakdown of various lab. • Manage inventory logs and storage room organizational tasks. • Liaise with and collect suitable specimens from the local abattoir to be used for teaching and research. • Properly dispose of organic waste and biohazardous medical materials. • Assist faculty with the use of live animals in instruction; including obtaining, holding, and returning the animals to their correct kennels, stalls, or other. Assist Faculty with Professional Veterinary Student Teaching – 30% • Ensure that teaching models and specimens are ready and available when needed for instruction. • Assist the instructional team with the preparation of learning material for teaching, research and examination purposes. • Assist students in locating models and their return of the models to storage. • Proper maintenance and upkeep of specimens and freezer storage as needed. • Have the capacity to teach related laboratory subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the instructional team in a laboratory setting. • Model development and maintenance. Any other duties as assigned by management. Associate's Degree in Biological Sciences Required or related field combined with additional years of experience in a laboratory setting Required Background in laboratory maintenance, animal handling, medical work Preferred Good knowledge in Microsoft Office and database applications. Proven ability to communicate professionally in a corporate veterinary medical environment. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed. Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of veterinary medicine is highly desired. Capacity to work independently. Organizational and communication skills are essential. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation