Animal Care Specialist

5 days ago


Frederick, Maryland, United States Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies Full time
Job Title: Animal Caretaker Non-containment

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Animal Caretaker Non-containment to join our team at the Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies. As an Animal Caretaker Non-containment, you will be responsible for providing exceptional animal care and husbandry in a laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide animal care at animal biosafety levels (ABSL) - 2 and receive animals.
  • Provide animal care and husbandry to the animals during experimental and non-experimental periods, including environmental enrichment and monitoring.
  • Responsible for the receipt, examination, verification, and housing of all incoming animals.
  • House animals in appropriate size and types of cages to meet protocol and regulation requirements.
  • Ensure adequate provision of feed and water for all animals under the Contractor's care.
  • Apply a high level of skill, observation, and knowledge of a wide variety of animal species and recognize minute yet significant changes.
  • Transfer animals from cages to items or holding equipment for the purpose of transport or temporary containment.
  • Clean and decontaminate areas.
  • Competently restrain species with which they are working.
  • Exercise considerable skill in tending animals, pre- and post-operatively.
  • Receive and visually inspect each shipment of feed and bedding.
  • Operate medical and research equipment to protect laboratory personnel and other animals from infection.
  • Utilize biological and/or industrial safety procedures.
  • Monitor certification/maintenance dates on medical equipment.
  • Provide training to personnel.
  • Assist with Cagewash, including changing of bedding, washing and sanitizing cages, and autoclaving equipment and supplies.
Requirements:
  • Animal husbandry experience in a laboratory environment.
  • Experience with at least three (3) of the following species: nonhuman primates, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, ferrets, and/or hamsters.
  • MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Experience with cage or rack style washers.
  • Ability to integrate in a teamwork atmosphere.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Forklift certification.
  • Prior experience working with nonhuman primates (NHPs).
  • Autoclave experience.
  • Working knowledge of GLP practices and documentation.
Education and Certification:
  • High School Diploma.
  • ALAT certification is required within six (6) months of hire.
Citizenship and Security Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

We offer a competitive salary, a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.



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