Animal Care Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Animal Care Technician I will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. Introduction to basic technical skills will also be required with minimal data management.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of animal welfare and work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals.
• Clean and set up enclosures, pens, trays, and equipment to keep animals clean and comfortable.
• Feed, water, and may provide enrichment to the animals.
• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
• Perform daily health observations to maintain quality and health of research animals
• Receive animals upon arrival at the facility.
• Participate in general vivarium maintenance activities, which may include pest control management.
• Collect and record data on paper and / or electronically in a laboratory information management system (LIMs) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) mainly related to colony studies
• Data collection may vary from detailed observations, body weights, and minimal blood collections.
• Other duties as assigned.

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