Animal Technician

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Amerit Consulting Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of largest health delivery systems in California, seeks accomplished Animal Technician .

• ** Candidate must be authorized to work in USA without requiring sponsorship ***
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• ** Duration: 26 weeks contract w/ possibility of extension

Notes: Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 06:30am – 03:00pm or 07:00am – 03:30pm (will be determined by HM according to current department needs). Onsite role. Description: Animal care and room sanitation, animal health, record keeping, maintenance, animal husbandry. Qualifications: Graduation from high school/GED, completion of training equivalent to the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification of the AALAS, and one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of an animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. 1 year of animal handling or lab animal sanitation equipment operations experience required. Ability to communicate animal health information to appropriate personnel, maintain legible records for permanent status. All assignments require some use of computer/email. General knowledge of feeding, caging, and space requirements for multiple species of laboratory animals used in biomedical research. Ability and skills needed to identify animal health concerns and regulatory compliance for their assigned areas and to report conditions to veterinary staff, researchers, and compliance staff. Full knowledge of disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning agents; knowledge and ability to use cage washers for cleaning and autoclaves for sterilization of cages. General knowledge of federal and other licensing agencies’ regulations. Satisfactory job performance ratings at all times during probationary employment period. Ability to follow instructions, work independently or in shared assignments with others. Basic computer skills (e.g., email skills, ability to scan cage barcodes, sync PDA’s for submitting Health Surveillance Reports electronically, utilize email account for work-related communications, online training, HBS timesheet submission). Ability to follow work rules, including no eating or drinking in animal areas, no smoking at campus facilities. Ability to bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surface for up to 7 hours/day. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required; includes protective clothing, protective glasses, safety shoes and gloves daily , face masks as required, respirator if assigned. Ability to push and pull heavy objects and ability to safely move and or lift heavy loads (up to 50 pounds). ******************************************************************** I'd love to talk to you if you think this position is right up your alley, and assure a prompt communication, whichever direction. If you're looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we'd like to work with you. Lead Technical Recruiter Company Overview: Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward. Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws. 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