Laboratory Animal Care Technician - Animal Husbandry

We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and recordkeeping and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude. Primary ways the Animal Care Technician will contribute to the team: Cares for animals including feeding, cleaning and breeding responsibilities Follows protocol to ensure the health and welfare of the animals in care Coordinate order details to include selection, packaging and confirming accuracy Keeps accurate records of breeding, feeding, cleaning and care of animals Maintains responsibility for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages and support areas Other duties as assigned We are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician: Desire to work with and care for animals on a daily basis Interest in animal development and breeding Continuous effort toward contributing to a clean and safe working environment Ability and willingness to complete paperwork as needed Must be available to work weekends/ holidays on a rotating basis Willingness to work overtime when needed This position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to: Lift up to 50lbs on occasion (assistance method at and above this weight.) Stand/walk on concrete for at least 2 hours at a time up to 8 plus overtime Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, pivot, squat and lift Adhere to biosecurity processes and procedures English Communication – reading, writing and oral #J-18808-Ljbffr Tri-Valley Career Center