Laboratory Animal Care Technician I

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities in a production facility.
• Cleaning/power washing and sanitation of facility.
• Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care.
• Coincides order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy.
• Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals.
• Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis.
• Interest in animal development.
• Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment.
• Able and willing to complete paperwork as needed.
• Available to work weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.
• Available to come in early hours when needed for shipments.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.
• ALAT or relative certification highly desirable.
• 1+ years of experience with animal care preferred.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K.

Schedule

Monday - Friday
Rotating weekends

Pay

$18.00 - based on experience

About the role

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position works in the barrier operation as part of the team specializing in rabbits. This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and recordkeeping and procedural duties.

Skills

None specifically listed, but strong animal care skills and organizational abilities are required.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K.

Schedule

Monday - Friday
Rotating weekends

Pay

$18.00 - based on experience