Animal Tech

About the role

We are looking for a Nonclinical Research Technician to join our Animal Care Team who will be responsible for providing humane care, routine husbandry and sanitation for the Company’s research animals including providing health checks, administering medications, and assisting with the program of environmental enrichment in a team-focused, energetic environment. This position will be based at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, exercising, and providing environmental enrichment to research animals
• Cleaning, sanitizing and general maintenance of research animal areas
• Monitoring health status and administering medications
• Performing routine veterinary care under the supervision/direction of a veterinarian
• Collecting, creating, and maintaining well-documented records and quality systems
• Creation and modification of SOPs
• Effectively carrying out multiple assignments while staying on schedule
• Assisting in the completion of pre-clinical studies
• Maintaining compliance with Biosciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AAALAC standards, IACUC policies, and FDA and USDA regulations
• Participate in Biosciences Technician injury prevention program

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of work experience caring for animals
• Ability to work independently as well as with a small team
• Ability to Work flexible hours/schedules, including change in schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, and Call-In as required
• Ability to use basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and team communication tools
• Ability to Pass background and drug screen physical health baseline and have no known animal allergies
• Ability to Lift 50 lbs. routinely, and up to 80 lbs. with assistance

Desired Qualifications

• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment where caring for animals was part of daily responsibilities

Benefits

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”.