As New Year Tech continues to grow in each of their service areas, IT, Inventory and Asset Management, Laboratory Animal Science, and Transportation, there are frequent career opportunities for well qualified and highly motivated individuals. For more information you can contact Ann Schneeberger at aschneeb@nyt1.net, 703-564-0209, or 12330 Pinecrest Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191.  You may also forward your resume to any of our Division Contacts.  Their individual contact information is found on our Contact Us page.

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Laboratory Animal Science Positions

Administrative Support Specialist

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for an Administrative Support Specialist position.  Candidates will be responsible for answering phones, receiving packages, marinating organized written and computer files and other administrative support duties.  He/She should have a written and verbal command of the English language and be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.  Applicants should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.  He/She should have the ability to regularly lift, push and pull 25 lbs.   Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to be trained.

Animal Facility Specialist

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Animal Facility Specialist position.  Candidates should be able to train and supervise individuals in  animal care and husbandry techniques (i.e.,  identifying monitoring, and recording signs of abnormal animal health, identifying monitoring, and recording abnormal environmental parameters for individual species, handling and restraining animals, monitoring caging and other equipment for malfunctions, weaning animals,  handling mixing and disposing of  chemicals and hazardous waste safely, transferring and transporting animals (including non human primates) between cages/rooms, maintaining accurate records and reports of their animal rooms) and basic cagewash duties (i.e., processing dirty equipment and cages, operating and maintaining cage equipment according to SOPs, identifying broken, or malfunctioning caging equipment, and reporting/documenting these malfunctions as they occur).  He/She should be comfortable delegating tasks to subordinate personnel and monitoring the completion of these tasks.  Must be comfortable executing tasks with little of no supervision.  Applicants should have the ability to stand for long periods of time and be prepared to regularly lift, push and pull 50 lbs.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  A high school diploma (or equivalent), LAT or LATg certification and/or equivalent experience necessary. 

Animal Technician

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Animal Technician position.  Candidates should be capable of performing basic animal care and husbandry techniques including but not limited to: identifying and recording signs of abnormal animal health, identifying and recording abnormal environmental parameters for individual species, handling and restraining animals, monitoring caging and other equipment for malfunctions, handling chemicals and hazardous waste safely, and maintaining accurate records and reports for their animal rooms.  Applicants should have the ability to stand for long periods of time and be prepared to regularly lift, push and pull 50 lbs.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to be trained to achieve ALAT certification within 1 year, OR currently have ALAT or LAT certification.  Background knowledge of working with animals in biomedical research is preferred.

Aquatic Facility Specialist

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Aquatic Facility Specialist position.  Candidates should be capable of performing basic animal care and husbandry techniques to aquatic species (i.e., fish, sea urchins, frogs, or other semi- aquatic species) including but not limited to: maintaining housing systems and aquatic support equipment, identifying and reports  signs of abnormal health or behavior to the Clinical Veterinarian, identifying and recording abnormal environmental parameters handling and restraining animals for minor procedures, applies aquatic terminology in all methods of communication, and maintaining accurate records and reports for their animal rooms.  Applicants should have the ability to stand for long periods of time and be prepared to regularly lift, push and pull 50 lbs.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a level of AALAS certification, and a minimum of one year working with aquatic species.  Subject matter experts in aquatics husbandry and system maintenance preferred.

Cagewash Foreman

Cagewash Technician

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Cagewash Technician position.  Candidates should be capable of performing basic cagewash duties with guidance, including but not limited to: processing dirty equipment and cages, operating and maintaining cage equipment according to SOPs, identifying broken, or malfunctioning caging equipment, and reporting/documenting these malfunctions as they occur.  Applicants should have the ability to stand for long periods of time, be prepared to regularly lift, push and pull 50 lbs and withstand various adverse environmental conditions.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and the ability to be trained.

Facility Support Specialist

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Facility Support Specialist position.  Candidates should be capable of performing and/or training individuals in basic support duties, including but not limited to: shipping, receiving, and delivering animals, equipment and supplies, handling and securing gas cylinders, chemicals, and hazardous waste, emergency procedures involving hazardous materials, detergent and disinfectant usage, inventorying supplies, and performing quality control assessments of procedures.   Applicants should be comfortable standing for long periods of time, regularly lifting, pushing and pulling 50 lbs, handling hazardous waste, delegating responsibilities, and withstanding various adverse environmental conditions.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language. Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), three years of working experience in a laboratory animal facility.

Facility Support Technician

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Facility Support Technician position.  Candidates should be capable of performing basic support duties, including but not limited to: collecting, transporting, and disposing of  waste, maintaining receipt and delivery logs, sterilizing caging, MPW waste, feed, water, and bedding, , and reporting/documenting equipment malfunctions as they occur.  He/She will also be responsible for performing preventative maintenance on building dumpsters, cagewash and autoclave equipment, conducting sample collection and documenting pH, temperatures, and autoclave efficacy.   Applicants should be comfortable standing for long periods of time, regularly lifting, pushing and pulling 50 lbs, handling hazardous waste, and withstanding various adverse environmental conditions.  He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent), one year of experience in warehousing, material handling, inventory and supply control, and the ability to be trained.

Project Manager

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Project Manager position.  Candidates will be responsible for providing direction to 25 to 40 contract employees to support multiple task orders.  He/She should be knowledgeable in all aspects of an animal facility (facility maintenance operations and typical species behavior), be able to evaluate the needs of the facility, designate plans of action, and determine the proficiency of the cagewash, animal care, and support staff.  A knowledge and skill in multiple species is required.    He/She should be comfortable assisting Investigators with protocol requirements and husbandry considerations.  Applicants should have a good verbal and written command of the English language and strong computer skills with Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.  LATg AALAS certification and 2-4 years of supervisory/management experience required. A BS degree in biology or similar field and ILAM or CAMR certification is preferred. 

Research Specialist

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Research Specialist position.  Candidates should have basic skills and knowledge of laboratory procedures, good veterinary technical skills, and computer and biological function to perform most aspects of the position, including operating basic laboratory equipment and machines.   He/She should also have excellent organizational skills to maintain various records, forms and data sheets, and consistently demonstrate attention to detail. Good verbal and written command of the English language, effectively communicating using proper grammar, and following oral and written direction is required.  Computer proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary. Candidates should have 3+ years in an animal research environment, a BS in biology, animal science, or similar discipline or an AA in Veterinary Technology. Candidates with additional experience or education will be compensated.

Trainer

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for a Trainer position.  Candidates will be responsible for training 3 or less labor categories.  He/She should have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate, mentor, tutor and motivate staff.  Additionally, he/she will prepare lesson plans to train against SOPs, and maintain accurate documents, records, and paper, training files.  Candidates should have a written and verbal command of the English language and be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.  Applicants should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs such as Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.  .   He/She should also have a minimum of 3 years working in an animal research environment, a BS in biology, animal science, or similar discipline, or an AA in veterinary technology, pharmacology, or related field and LATg.  Applicants with additional work experience or education will be compensated accordingly.

Veterinary Technician

New Year Tech, Inc is currently hiring for the Veterinary Technician position.  Candidates should be capable of performing basic veterinary care responsibilities including but not limited to: administering drugs (IV,IM SQ, IP, ID, and PO), collecting physiological data (heart rate, body temperature), calculating doses, identifying and communicating signs of abnormal health, and safely and correctly handling and restraining animals for observation or minor procedures.  He/She will also be responsible for maintaining clinical records and communicating with the Clinical Veterinarian on a regular basis.  Applicants should have the ability to use computer programs to manage data and work independently.   He/She should have good verbal and written command of the English language and be able to follow oral and written direction.  Candidates should have an AA in Veterinary Technology or LAT certification, and experience working with animals in a companion animal setting (biomedical research preferred) and be eligible to take the LATg exam.   Candidates with additional work experience or education will be compensated.