Animal Care Specialist

1 day ago


Alameda, California, United States Science , Inc. Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Animal Care Technician to join our team at Science, Inc. as a key member of our research animal care team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional care and husbandry to our laboratory animals, ensuring their health and well-being in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Animal Husbandry: Perform routine animal care tasks, including cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of laboratory animals, adhering to recommended guidelines and regulations.
  • Observation and Reporting: Observe animals daily and report any health concerns or abnormalities to the Veterinary staff promptly.
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, reports, and logs, including animal identification cards, inventory records, room environment reports, environmental enrichment logs, and cage washing and/or autoclaving logs.
  • Euthanasia and Disposal: Perform euthanasia on rodents under the direction of the Veterinarian Staff and ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses.
  • Cleanliness and Maintenance: Clean and maintain animal care areas, including scrubbing down ceilings, walls, and floors at prescribed intervals, following departmental procedures.
Requirements
  • Education and Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required; Assistant Laboratory Animal Technologist (ALAT) certification preferred.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in laboratory animal care and husbandry, with a focus on research animal care.
  • Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of animal husbandry principles, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50-pound bags of feed, bedding, or animals, and push up to 300-pound cage racks.
Preferred Qualifications
  • NHP Experience: Previous experience working with non-human primates (NHPs) in a research setting.
  • ALAT Certification: Current Assistant Laboratory Animal Technologist (ALAT) certification.
What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary and Equity: A competitive salary and equity package, with opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible vacation and company-paid holidays.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in the field of laboratory animal care and research.


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