Animal Research Technician

Title: Animal Research Technician I
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Location: Athens, GA 30601 (Onsite)
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Weekend overtime required approximately once per month
GMP Experience Required
Responsibilities:

• Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, LAC accreditation requirements, and client's policies.
• Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies.
• Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions.
• May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Skills:

• Experience working with animals preferred
• Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs
• Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
• Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and physically demanding environments
• Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

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