Animal Technician

A role focused on providing essential animal husbandry and support for research and development personnel in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions. Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units. Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation. This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling. Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and/or Project Leaders. Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease. Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies. Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior. Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies. Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility. Qualifications Minimum education: High school diploma. A combination of equivalent experience and education will be considered. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the quality care of laboratory animals and direct contact with a variety of animals. Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required. Required Skills Need someone who follows directions, SOPs, self-motivated, team player. Preferred Skills Associate's Degree in Life Sciences or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences. Large Food animal experience (cattle, swine, etc.) preferable but Equine acceptable. Minimum 3 years of experience working in an animal test facility or animal research facility or production system. #J-18808-Ljbffr Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )