Animal Care Specialist

6 days ago

Edgewood, Maryland, United States Precise Systems (MD) Full time
Job Title: Animal Care Technician I

Precise Systems (MD) is seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician I to provide routine husbandry services with supervision to research animal colonies.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clean caging and fresh food and water to research animals, sanitization of animal holding facilities, environmental monitoring, and observing animals for signs of abnormal health.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide routine husbandry services to research animal colonies, including cleaning cages and providing fresh food and water.
  • Sanitize animal holding facilities and maintain a clean and safe environment for the animals.
  • Monitor environmental conditions and report any issues to management.
  • Observe animals for signs of abnormal health and report any concerns to management.
  • Assist with animal euthanasia when necessary and under proper protocols.
  • Record-keeping and thorough documentation of animal care in accordance with SOPs and Animal Use Protocols.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • American Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Technician (ALAT) Certification within one year.
  • Reliable, skilled, and compassionate animal handling and care.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Computer experience; familiarity with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work a fixed schedule.
  • Weekend availability.
  • Ability to assist with other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to complete additional training as assigned.
Work Environment:

This job operates in a laboratory/animal containment setting and professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, floor scrubbers, and cage wash machines. The role also routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is a physically active role and requires the ability to move animals, clean cages, prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, exposure to potential allergens (animal fur, dander, etc.). The ability to lift/move/transport food bags up to 50 lbs is also required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 07:00-15:00 with a 1/2 an hour for lunch. Evening and/or weekend work is required. Expected rotating weekend duties (4 hours work/day, depending on total animals). Standard workday schedules are subject to change when working weekends.

Any changes in schedule or leave time should be communicated in advance to CBC clients to ensure continuity of services by onsite team members.

This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standard under a Wage Determination. As such, Under the SCA selected candidates are entitled to both the hourly rate aforementioned and a health and welfare benefit. Precise Systems is meeting that benefit through the use of a bona fide plan which includes certain insurance coverage.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Further, Precise Systems will not discharge or, in any different manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. Precise Systems, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Precise Systems, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Precise Systems, Inc. encourages and supports workplace diversity.

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