Animal Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to increase your impact on life sciences through work with animals?  Lampire Biological Labs is a premier biotech life science company dedicated to providing biological reagents to the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotech industries.  If you enjoy working with animals and take pride in your work, this is your opportunity to make a mark!

 
Why Join Us? Lampire offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and an environment where operational initiative is recognized and rewarded.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: To balance production and large or small animal care at Lampire with the goal of providing consistent, high quality products and services to our customers with complete and accurate documentation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Qualification based upon education, resume and/or work experience

• Good oral and written communications skills (English).
• Windows based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A valid driver's license in good standing for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must be able to work rotating holidays and weekends.

• Ability to give directions, train others and communicate effectively while working in a team.

Essential Functions Include (but are not limited to):

• Daily animal care including observing and reporting any signs of disease/illness and help to treat minor cases of such findings.
• Complete daily production which may include injections, bleeding, etc.
• Maintain animal living areas through sanitization, cleaning, disinfecting, etc. including enrichment items.
• Responsible for completing accurate reports documentation records including maintenance sheet, room temperature log, animal treatments, and animal inventory
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required;
• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move 50 lbs on a regular basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extremes in temperature, and occasionally farm equipment. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can vary from minimal to loud.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching at various times throughout the day. The employee will need to be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

JOB BENEFITS: Lampire Biological Laboratories offers a competitive salary, medical, dental, life, disability insurances, 401k with matching contribution and profit sharing.

  Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.