Animal Care Technician

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

Key Points- this is not a job for everyone

• Handling mice and rats that are genetically bred for medical testing
• They will be cleaning cages, feeding etc.
• This is a sterile environment- candidates must take a shower and change into sterile clothes (provided) each day. Cannot leave for lunch or breaks. Food is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to animals according to a rigid schedule
• Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory in precisely weighed and aged groups
• Inject or medicate animals as instructed
• Prepare for shipment
• Work within changing shift times and rotating overtime schedule
• Review integrity of the isolator unit and maintenance
• Maintain work area in an organized, aseptic, and safe condition
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Able to handle laboratory animals and recognize abnormalities
• Commitment to provide the highest quality care for laboratory animals and their offspring
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
• Accurately calculate and record numbers
• Good teamwork skills
• Able to work in a confined environment
• Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift
• Lift and move objects regularly throughout shift
• Avoid contact with rodent species outside of work

Additional Information

• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen