Animal Technician

This is what you will do:

• The Protein Production Unit Technician (PPU Technician) will provide daily care and health monitoring of animals; follow standard operating procedures and good documentation practices; organize, clean, and maintain production rooms, supplies, and equipment for egg layers.
• The PPU Technician will support the production facility by working shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

You will be responsible for:

• Sanitize animal rooms, enclosures, equipment, corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with regulations and company policies.
• Provide nutrition to animals by supplying feed and water.
• Organize and maintain animal enclosures, supplies, and equipment.
• Assess animal health status by gathering and documenting data and observing animals. Administer treatments, euthanize animals. Initiate and maintain records as prescribed by standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.
• Handle and restrain animals by using appropriate techniques to allow for care to be performed in a safe and humane manner.
• Provide weekend and / or holiday animal care as needed.
• Cross-train in all areas of the facility and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
• Oversee packaging of waste materials sent out for incineration to ensure proper procedures are followed. Receive and properly process incoming shipments of supplies and materials.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

You will need to have:

• No unmanaged allergies to animals.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and understand spoken English at an 8 th grade level.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. As is typical of a pharmaceutical manufacturing-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: frequently lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; stand for prolonged periods of time; walk and move for prolonged periods of time; climb stairs or ladders; gown/degown PPE and uniforms; use a computer with a keyboard and mouse; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One or more years of experience working in a Laboratory Animal Facility or performing work in cGMP environment.