Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Veterinarian Technician III
Support surgical procedures, animal care, and research coordination for NAMRU-SA.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Conduct and support surgical procedures and maintain operating‑room standards for laboratory animals. • Perform animal health surveillance, disease prevention, and ensure specific‑pathogen‑free techniques. • Handle, restrain, and care for various small and large animal species daily. • Maintain biosafety practices, sterile equipment, pest control, and quality‑assurance procedures. • Inspect contractor‑responsible areas daily/weekly to ensure compliance with standards. • Prepare purchase requests for animal procurement and coordinate shipping procedures. • Manage inventory of supplies and laboratory equipment. • Coordinate research activities among contract research scientists, animal‑care staff, and lab technicians. • Supervise and mentor junior‑level contract personnel. • Set up, operate, modify, and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸surgery
- ▸health monitoring
- ▸biosafety
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸inventory management
- ▸research coordination
What You Bring
Parsons is seeking a Veterinarian Technician III to support the Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU‑SA) and its collaborating institutions in advanced care and management of laboratory animals. The role supports NAMRU‑SA’s mission to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel. • Hold Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certification and a Veterinary Technician degree, or possess a high school diploma/GED with five years of related experience. • Demonstrated ability to conduct surgical procedures and uphold operating‑room standards. • Skilled in handling and restraining diverse animal species. • Strong knowledge of biosafety practices and experience supervising junior staff. • Excellent organizational skills for coordinating research activities and equipment maintenance. • No security clearance required for this position.
Requirements
- ▸latg
- ▸veterinary technician
- ▸surgery
- ▸animal handling
- ▸biosafety
- ▸supervision
Benefits
Parsons offers a career where you can thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by a leadership vision that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. Parsons provides best‑in‑class benefits—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays—supporting overall employee wellbeing and offering endless growth opportunities.
Work Environment
Onsite