Operations Technician II

Daily animal care activities

• Feeding
• Animal observations/identification of clinical concerns
• Nail trimming

Husbandry activities

• Cage change/cleaning
• Use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment
• General facility sanitization and support

Milking activities

• Milk rabbits
• Standard support activities to meet production goals and adhere to established schedules

Technical skills

• IM, IV, SC, and IP injections
• IV blood collection procedures

Assessment and treatment

• Assess animals
• Initiate veterinary care
• Execute animal treatments

Animal identification

• Ear tags
• Tattoos
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transponders

Support activities

• Updating of records for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures
• Pregnancy palpation and kindling/weaning procedures

Documentation and compliance

• Utilize computer and paper-based systems to accurately document and/or record information
• Affirm compliance with applicable regulations and company policies

Quality Systems

• Understand applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations)
• Write, modify, and provide training on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WI), and Technical Manuals (TM)

Project management

• Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned projects independently with little or no supervision

Safety and animal welfare

• Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution
• Communicate animal welfare concerns

Guidelines and compliance

• Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines

Work schedule

• Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis