Animal Care Technician

What You'll Do Here

• Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations.
• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable. Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.).
• Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels.
• Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis.
• Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.).
• Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory.
• Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed.
• Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation.
• Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• AALAS certification preferred.

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $19 - $21 hourly. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.