Operations Technician - Animal Facility

• 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
• May perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules
• Proper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collection
• Technical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections.
• May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders
• May provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), 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
• Dependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assigned
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 0-3yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 0-1yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) no previous experience required
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level is preferred
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit basic organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit good interpersonal skills with team members
• Exhibit basic working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, 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

AALAS certification at the ALAT level