Animal Care Technician

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing animal care procedures including, but not limited to; - acclimation, handling, and restraint;
• cage side observations;
• providing feed, water, and enrichment;
• cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation;
• may assist in the preparation and distribution of routine medication, specialized diets, etc.
• Assists with the set-up, receipt, and unpack of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols.
• Operates and maintains equipment (e.g. autoclave, cage washer, rack washer, changing stations, Class II BSC, etc.) according to SOP.
• Responsible for cage wash/rack wash procedures including preparing, sanitizing, and distributing cages, enclosures, and supplies in support of incoming animals and daily husbandry procedures for research studies and internal/client colonies.
• Responsible for the effective sanitation of assigned areas and equipment according to SOPs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including, but not limited to; animal identification, cage side observations, equipment operation and maintenance, and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity).
• Observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and senior personnel.
• Performs tasks or procedures according to company policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines, occupational health as well as health and safety programs, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer!
• Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days