Animal Technician

About the Role We are looking for a Nonclinical Research Technician to join our Animal Care Team who will be responsible for providing humane care, routine husbandry and sanitation for the Company's research animals, including providing health checks, administering medications, and assisting with the program of environmental enrichment in a team-focused, energetic environment. This position will be based at our facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. Responsibilities Feeding, exercising, and providing environmental enrichment to research animals Cleaning, sanitizing and general maintenance of research animal areas Monitoring health status and administering medications Performing routine veterinary care under the supervision/direction of a veterinarian Collecting, creating, and maintaining well-documented records and quality systems Creation and modification of SOPs Effectively carrying out multiple assignments while staying on schedule Assisting in the completion of pre-clinical studies Maintaining compliance with Biosciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AAALAC standards, IACUC policies, and FDA and USDA regulations Participate in Biosciences Technician injury prevention program Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED At least one year of work experience caring for animals Ability to work independently as well as with a small team Ability to work flexible hours/schedules, including change in schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-in as required Ability to use basic computer applications, including email, word processing, and team communication tools Ability to pass background and drug screen; physical health baseline and have no known animal allergies Ability to lift 50 lbs. routinely, and up to 80 lbs. with assistance Desired Qualifications Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment where caring for animals was part of daily responsibilities What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. In keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise, we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for profit-sharing. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr