Animal Care Technician

Role Description

Position Summary

Perform laboratory support functions such as animal care, husbandry, cleaning and other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist / Perform general facilities and equipment procedures / operations.
• Assist / Perform with assigned laboratory animal care and husbandry procedures.
• Maintain animal testing supplies and reagents within work area.
• Assist in general building and laboratory duties (i.e., lab cleaning, equipment maintenance).
• Assist / Perform basic animal laboratory techniques / procedures as per training and SOP.
• Assist with assigned laboratory animal testing.
• Perform basic aseptic laboratory procedures as per training and SOPs.
• Learn and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required

High School Diploma or GED and valid driver's license. The candidate should possess excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.

Basic computer skills required.

Preferred

Two-year degree in a science-based field with animal care and husbandry experience.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Experience performing animal husbandry and care procedures on companion, small, and large animal species.
• Experience restraining animals, administering vaccinations and / performing phlebotomy in multiple animal species.

Physical Position Requirements

This job has a combination of standing and seated duties.

Full time

Regular

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