Animal Research Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Animal Research Technician Location: Athens, GA Type: Contract Work Model: Onsite Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Overview Global pharma company looking to hire an experienced Animal Research Technician to join their growing team. Must bring a HS Diploma and prior animal husbandry or handling experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and company 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 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

Preferred

• Experience working with animals preferred
• Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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