Animal Care Laboratory Technician Part-Time -Attentive Science

Interested in getting your foot in the door of the research field? Enjoy hands-on work and staying active throughout the day? Attentive Science is a non-clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical, animal health, agrochemical, and food industries. Our work helps clients develop products that contribute to a healthier future for people and animals. We're looking for a dependable, hands-on individual to join our team as a Part-Time Animal Care Laboratory Technician . This is an opportunity to gain experience in a specialized research environment. The ideal candidate enjoys physical work, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in providing consistent, compassionate care. Previous research experience is not necessarily required-we're interested in finding someone who is reliable, willing to learn, and comfortable working in an environment where animal care, safety, and established procedures are essential. Part-Time positions working no more than 25 hours a week Sunday - Tuesday, some flexibility. What you will be doing: Responsible for the humane care and treatment of all species within the care unit. Provide routine care consisting of feeding, watering, and cage and room cleaning. Provide restraint and handling and perform species identification and randomization. Perform and collect various study requirements such as observations, food and water consumption, and body weight, as required. Maintain support areas and supplies for laboratory resources. Provide facilities sanitation and maintenance. Maintain pertinent records in compliance with SOPs, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC International regulations and guidelines. Maintain study support areas and procedure rooms, keeping them clean, stocked, and ready for use. May assist with various lab techniques such as oral and IV administrations. May participate or assist in the conduct of studies as needed. Assist the clinical veterinarian in physical examination. Perform other duties as assigned. The Requirements of the Position: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in work. Ability to work under specific time constraints to meet deadlines. Basic computer skills familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite. Computer skills, including the ability to learn a new system. Availability to work a part-time schedule with flexibility to work additional hours as needed, potentially on short notice. Extended hours may occur at varying times, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and type at a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must be able to lift/hold up to 50 pounds, move up to 700-1600-pound cages/pallets on wheels; this includes equipment and large and small species. Walking or standing for extended periods of time. Frequent bending and stooping. Frequent repetitive movement of hands, arms and shoulders. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally wears protective clothing (googles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots and ear protection). Occasionally works with biohazards and sharps. Works with species (small, medium and/or large) with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low and occasionally moderate. Join the Attentive Science team and grow your career with us while contributing to the discovery and development of life-saving remedies. Attentive Science provides a comprehensive benefits package including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k and on-the-job career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr People People