Animal Technician

About the Company

The candidate will be a member of the General Toxicology group in an AAALAC-accredited, GLP-compliant facility.

About the Role

The candidate will be responsible for conducting studies from protocol review to in-life data collection from rodents, addressing QA audit findings, and running reports within the guidelines/protocols/Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)s.

Responsibilities

• Humane care to laboratory rodents; careful handling/restraint of animals
• Test substance administration by various routes (e.g. diet, gavage, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, etc.)
• Body Weight, Food Consumption, holding for eye exams, other measurements and collection of biological samples as needed
• Blood (tail vein) and urine collection, clinical observations, and other in-life study functions
• Data collection manually and electronically (experience with Provantis Integrated Preclinical Software a plus)
• Collecting, recording, documenting and reporting results with a high degree of accuracy and precision in a timely manner
• Maintaining study data and related information in study files
• Communicating effectively with Study Directors, peers, supervisors, and attending veterinarian
• Understanding and following all relevant protocols, SOPs, GLPs, and safety guidelines
• Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques
• Assisting other technicians and completing other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in animal science, biology or related science field with 2-5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to learn other software/validated systems
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, an attention to detail, and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely under specific time constraints, prioritize workload, use time productively, and work well independently or in a team setting

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Provantis Integrated Preclinical Software

Pay range and compensation package: $22/hr.- $25/hr.

12 months contract