The Animal Care Technician shall provide animal care and upkeep animal areas in accordance with the company standard operating procedure.
Requirements
- Feeding and cleaning of all animals and housing facilities
- Closely observe animals when working with them and report any unusual conditions immediately to Vet Staff/Direct Supervisor
- Assist in safe animal handling and movements
- Maintain high standard of animal care and welfare
- Maintenance of animal related equipment and facilities
- Responsible for maintaining all aspects relative to research animal care, health, and treatment
- Follow instructions and recommendations for animal treatments in accordance with on-site Vet Staff direction
- Support Vet Staff with the preparation of animals undergoing surgeries
- Responsible for maintaining and keeping health and herd management records
- Perform estrus synchronization, injection/administration of hormones, and heat checking/estrus detection
- Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace by following safe work practices and enforcing health and safety regulations
- Adhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements
Benefits
- Medical insurance (80% company paid)
- Dental insurance (80% company paid)
- Vision insurance (100% company paid)
- 401k with a company match
- Paid time off and paid sick time
- Paid holidays