Animal Care Technician

About the role

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) shall be responsible for the coordination, movement, and maintenance of facility equipment and supplies. Participate in sanitation through the central cage wash/ In-life and perform monthly environmental tasks for the facility. Provide basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of animals (e.g. non-human primates). What You'll Do Here Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.) Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.) Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science What You'll Need to Succeed High School Diploma or GED equivalent Previous animal experience is preferred Basic computer and math skills Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment Positive attitude toward work and co-workers AALAS certification, preferred