Animal Tech - II (Associate)

Job Title: Animal Tech II

Job Location: Desoto, KS

Job Duration:12 Months

Shift: Work shift – Monday-Friday (6.30am-2.30 pm or 7.30am-3.30pm),

Position Summary:

Basic animal husbandry, observation of animals, record keeping, and assisting with some technical procedures, in addition to cleaning and servicing of animal units.

Responsibilities:

• Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
• Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
• Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation.
• This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling. Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and/or Project Leaders.
• Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease.
• Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies. Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior.
• Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies.
• Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility

Background requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in an animal test facility.
• Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
• Ability to perform physical work, i.e., lifting 50 pounds.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain basic records.