Animal Care Technician

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