Operations Technician II-Animal Facility

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming

• Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support

• Milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules

• Proper restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, sample collection, and advanced handling (AI restraint)

• Technical skills to include IM, IV, SC, and IP injections, and IV blood collection procedures

• Assess animals, initiate veterinary care and execute animal treatments

• Perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders. 

• May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures, pregnancy palpation and kindling/weaning procedures

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

• Have an understanding of applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations).

• May write, modify, and provide training (as assigned) on SOPs/WI/TM

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

• Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution

• Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns

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

• Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS}

•  High School Diploma or GED required, 2-5yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 1-4yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) 1-3yr laboratory animal experience

• AALAS certification at the ALAT level is required Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit good organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with team members

• Exhibit good working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet)

• Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 500 pounds

• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds

• Duties require long periods of standing and/or sitting for an average of six hours a day

• May be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenic

• Duties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists

• Version: 10 December 2023 - update: 09 February 2024