Animal Care Technician

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Basic animal husbandry, observation of animals, record keeping, and assisting with some technical procedures, in addition to cleaning and servicing of animal units.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization.  Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
• Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted.  This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
• Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation.  This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling.  Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and/or Project Leaders.  Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease.     
• Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies.  Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior.  Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies.
• Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility.

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.

• Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.

• One (1)+ years of experience working in an animal test facility highly preferred.

• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain basic records.

Additional Information

Immunizations & routine blood sampling may be required to ensure human safety while working with zoonotic agents.  Actual protocol may vary by site.

Involves 365 days per year of animal work and responsibility.  Involves routine indoor/outdoor exposure on a daily basis, travel from facility to facility, on-call status for animal care, and involves flexible work week and/or overtime.

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