Animal Care Technician

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Completes training focused on general core skills for the area of work.

• Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory authorities including but not limited to ALCOA+, USDA, AAALAC, and governmental regulations.

• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable.

• Handle, restrain, and manipulate animals consistently, professionally, and with empathy.

• Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels.

• Perform animal husbandry (cleaning, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis.

• Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis.

• Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.).

• Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory.

• Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation.

• Meet acceptable data standards according to the data quality performance standards. Work is done with integrity and can be relied upon. Checks data upon completion. Deviations, edits, etc. are done in a timely manner.

• Act as support group for other departments (e.g., moving animals from building to building, cage changes, bringing animals to necropsy, etc.).

• Participate in a weekend and evening rotations, as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).

• This is an entry level position and previous animal experience would be beneficial.

• Basic computer and math skills.

• Ability to effectively comprehend and communicate (verbal and written) in a professional manner.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.

• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.