Animal Research Technician I

Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies. Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and the client policies.

Remote?

No, onsite position

Full time or part time?

Full Time (40 hours/week)

Shift

Day Shift

Hours

Monday Friday, 8: 00 AM 4: 30 PM

Weekend overtime required approximately once per month

Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and the client policies. Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies. Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Skills:
Experience working with animals preferred
Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred
Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs
Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and physically demanding environments
Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

Education:
High School Diploma or GED required