Animal Services Technician I

About the role

The role involves providing care for animals and offering technical support to the Animal Services Department, Quality Control, and Research and Development. The position includes assisting with quality control assessments and conducting research and development trials to produce poultry and swine vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Daily work in Animal Facilities: includes monitoring, feeding and caring for the animals, cleaning habitat and facilities.
• Support and Assist Clinical Activities: involves assisting with trial or studies involving the animals, in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Operation and Maintenance of Equipment: involves operating equipment and ensuring that all equipment is in good working order.
• Preparation of Lab and Study Materials: prepare and organize materials needed to conduct an animal trial or study, including research subjects, habitat, challenge material and documentation.
• Documentation and Compliance: requires accurate and concurrent record keeping in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Animal Welfare: prioritizing the welfare of animals within AVMA, USDA and company regulations and guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: performing tasks in accordance with USDA, Federal and State regulations and company guidelines.
• Travel (i.e. drive a vehicle) between local Ceva locations to provide weekend coverage as needed
• Adhere to company safety and policies.

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience – Previous experience in animal care and husbandry preferred, especially poultry and/or swine.
• Other- Valid Driver’s License