Large Animal Technician I

Are you looking to grow your career and increase your impact on life sciences? Lampire Biological Labs is a premier biotech life science company dedicated to providing biological reagents to the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotech industries and is seeking a motivated Large Animal Technician I to provide animal care, enrichment, and environment upkeep. If you are looking to grow your career in animal care or the biotech industry, this position may be a good fit for you. Why Join Us? Lampire offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement programs, and an environment where operational initiative is recognized and rewarded. Scope of Responsibility: Responsible for tasks related to animal husbandry, enrichment opportunities and facilities maintenance as they relate to animal care, with the goal of providing consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers with complete, accurate documentation. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Position Requirements: NOTE: Qualifications are based upon education, resume and/or work experience. Farm animal background or work experience preferred but not required. A valid driver’s license in good standing for a minimum of 3 years. Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Good oral and written communication skills (English) required. Good mathematical skills required. Must be a team player, enjoy working with animals, and demonstrate a commitment to the quality care of animals. Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently or as a group, manage multiple priorities, and complete assigned tasks. Ability to perform all work (labor, tool use, equipment operation, etc.), and interact with others, in a safe and responsible manner. Essential Functions include (but are not limited to): Cleaning and bedding of animal pens and cleaning associated feeders/waterers. Performing routine cleanings of all barns, common use areas and associated support areas. Preparation and staging of supplies around the facilities. Perform routine husbandry tasks including, but not limited to: hoof trimming, shearing, weighing animals, brushing cattle and equine, beak and foot trimming. Record any observations on treatment sheets and barn diaries as appropriate or directed. Perform animal inventory for all species. Assist in bleeding operations as needed, including catching and restraint. Update all husbandry tasks in ENOS software and paperwork as appropriate. Evaluate current systems, projects and products for improvement and efficiencies in animal care. Other duties as assigned. ualifications are based upon education, resume and/or work experience. Farm animal background or work experience preferred but not required. A valid driver’s license in good standing for a minimum of 3 years. Windows-based computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Good oral and written communication skills (English) required. Good mathematical skills required. Must be a team player, enjoy working with animals, and demonstrate a commitment to the quality care of animals. Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently or as a group, manage multiple priorities, and complete assigned tasks. Ability to perform all work (labor, tool use, equipment operation, etc.), and interact with others, in a safe and responsible manner. Essential Functions include (but are not limited to): Cleaning and bedding of animal pens and cleaning associated feeders/waterers. Performing routine cleanings of all barns, common use areas and associated support areas. Preparation and staging of supplies around the facilities. Perform routine husbandry tasks including, but not limited to: hoof trimming, shearing, weighing animals, brushing cattle and equine, beak and foot trimming. Record any observations on treatment sheets and barn diaries as appropriate or directed. Perform animal inventory for all species. Assist in bleeding operations as needed, including catching and restraint. Update all husbandry tasks in ENOS software and paperwork as appropriate. Evaluate current systems, projects and products for improvement and efficiencies in animal care. Other duties as assigned. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Physical Requirements: This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching at various times throughout the day. Must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to safely access and navigate throughout the organization’s facilities to perform assigned job duties. Working Conditions: Extremes of temperature, including heat in summer months and cold in winter months. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can vary from minimal to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently standing, walking, and sitting. Lampire Biological Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lampire Biological Laboratories