Production Operator Animal Resources

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming health and quality assurance checks for incoming animals.

• Administer antibiotics, analgesics and anesthetics as required by protocol or by consulting Veterinarian.

• Assist in maintaining Animal Resource records for care and use of all animals.

• Perform all tasks necessary to maintain clean environmental animal cages, ie, daily cleaning of building floors, animal cages, feeders and other related equipment.

• Assist and perform tasks necessary to maintain animal health. These tasks include feeding of all animals and applying general topical medication required to maintain animal health.

• Assists in daily production tasks including blood collection and immunization of rabbits, rats and other animals as required.

• Perform various immunizations protocols for all animals, rabbits, goats, sheep, mice rats and other animals as required. Types of immunizations include IP, IM, IV, SC, IA and IC. Perform blood collection procedures mainly for rabbits and other animals as required.

• Operate and maintain tractor and accessory equipment.

• Maintains pasture and fence surroundings.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to lift moderately heavy weights.

• Must be able to endure prolonged sitting/standing/walking.

• Must have good manual dexterity in hands.

• Must be non-allergic to any animal species used in manufacturing or research applications.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED preferred.

• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

• Experience as an Animal Handler or experience working with laboratory and farm animals in a production or research facility is plus.

• Assistant Lab Animal Tech (ALAT) certification is preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, analyze, and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, and perform basic math.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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Primary Work Location

USA GA - Grayson

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 6am-230pm (United States of America)

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