Animal Care Technician

Animal Care TechnicianThe VelociGene group is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join their large team. Under direct supervision, this employee will assist with routine husbandry care and maintenance of animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, cage changing, and health checking of animals in the vivarium as well as maintenance of the facility.In this role, a typical day might include the following:Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animalsEnvironmental monitoring with associated documentationChanging and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and foodUnpacking and housing animals upon arrivalJanitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of suppliesResponsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and suppliesPerforms monthly sanitation of equipment and the facilityMaintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as neededThis role may be for you if:You have an interest in science.You thrive working on a team and can coordinate with others.You have a strong attention to detail.You are comfortable asking questions and providing feedback.To be considered for this role, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate. Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired (required after first year of employment). A minimum of one year experience in animal care is helpful for this position. This position will require the individual to pass a physical before beginning employment.Work Environment: This position requires employees to work closely with animals. Some noises may be associated with this position. The ability to lift 30 pounds required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Weekends & Holidays: This position is deemed essential personnel. Weekend and Holiday work is required.