Animal Care Technician

How would you like to have a career that really makes a difference? This is a nimble Non-Clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing support to the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Agrochemical and Food Industries to help them create a healthier future for us all. Our experienced scientists provide the highest quality results coupled with segment leading expediency and flexible solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients.

The Animal Care Technician will perform animal husbandry duties and have responsibility for the overall welfare of a variety of laboratory animals.

What you will be doing?

• Responsible for the humane care and treatment of all species within the animal care unit
• Provide routine animal care consisting of feeding, watering, and cage and room cleaning
• Responsible for the receipt of animals, proper identification, and placement of animals in appropriate housing
• Perform animal handling, animal identification and randomization
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of equipment such as cage and glassware washers, scales and balances
• Maintain pertinent records in compliance with SOPs, USDA, FDA, and AAALAC International regulations and guidelines
• Maintain study support areas and procedure rooms, keeping them clean, stocked, and ready for use
• Assist the clinical veterinarian in physical examination, treatment of laboratory animals and assist with the animal health programs
• May assist in the conduct of research studies as needed including the use of various animal dosing techniques

The Requirements of the Position

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to work under specific time constraints to meet deadlines
• Basic computer skills familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer skills, including the ability to learn a new system
• Flexibility with work schedule and ability to work extended hours beyond the normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays; sometimes on short notice.

Join the team and grow your career with us while contributing to the discovery and development of life saving remedies. Attentive Science provides a comprehensive benefits package including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k and on-the-job career development.