Animal Research Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Animal Care Technician will perform animal husbandry, health care, and research-related tasks in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act / Regulations, NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and Client policies. Working under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions, the technician will support animal care, scientific procedures, facility maintenance, and documentation processes. The role also includes assisting with experimental studies, performing health assessments, administering treatments, and supporting veterinary and research teams. This individual may provide guidance to junior team members and serve as a site representative on committees or workgroups.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide daily animal care and husbandry, including feeding, watering, and enrichment activities.
• Maintain animal pens, feeders, and drinking systems; perform sanitation and repair as needed.
• Document animal care, preventive medicine, and study-related activities in compliance with USDA and institutional policies.
• Perform animal restraint, manipulation, and routine / emergency health procedures.
• Identify and report signs of illness, distress, or abnormal behavior to the Site Veterinarian or Group / Team Leader.
• Administer treatments and experimental test articles as directed by study protocols.
• Conduct clinical observations, disease assessments, and collect scientific data accurately.
• Assist in clinical R&D sample collection, including blood, fecal, and tissue samples.
• Participate in necropsy procedures under supervision.
• Maintain biosecurity protocols, perform water system sanitation, and assist in environmental audits.
• May supervise or guide junior team members as delegated by leadership.
• Support documentation and reporting related to AAALAC accreditation and other compliance activities.

Required Skills :

Preferred Skills :

Certifications :

Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.

Training in animal handling and biosafety procedures (Biosafety Level 1 & 2) is desirable.

Education :

Minimum : High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred : Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Biology, or a related field.

Certification : American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT / Software, e-Learning / Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based / SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national / ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.