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Assistant: Facility and Security-Clinvet South Dakota
Our Story
Clinvet South Dakota is a global veterinary contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical and clinical trials to assess the safety, metabolism, and efficacy of animal health products. Clinvet SD is part of the Clinglobal group, which focuses on animal health and includes various CROs dedicated to supporting innovation and product development.
Primary Job Role:
The Assistant Facility and Security Associate is responsible for supporting the daily operations, safety, and security of an animal care facility. This role involves maintaining a clean and secure environment for animals, staff, and visitors, as well as assisting with facility upkeep.
This position requires routine standing, moving, and lifting for extended periods of time.
Job-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support daily operations, including building maintenance, groundskeeping, and equipment checks.
- Assist with facility upkeep by performing light cleaning, waste removal, and general organization.
- Help staff set up and break down equipment, enclosures, or study event areas as needed.
- Monitor facility buildings and animal areas to ensure safety and security.
- Maintain clear communication with animal care staff and management.
- Follow all protocols for animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
- Prioritize and conduct assigned projects, as well as scheduled or reactive maintenance work.
- Use the appropriate resources, materials, tools, and machinery/equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Promote and adhere to team timelines in accordance with project plans and goals.
- Implement safe working practices regarding machinery, tools, and materials.
- Assist with the transportation of animals between various locations and rooms.
- Perform basic troubleshooting techniques and procedures.
- Undertake any additional duties as required or scheduled.
Qualification, Training, and Experience Requirements:
-Experience in facility maintenance, security, or a related role—animal care experience is a plus.
-Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
-Basic knowledge of security systems, tools, and safety protocols.
- Must hold a valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements:
- Communicate effectively by talking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Remain sober and free from substances that could impair the ability to work safely and maintain quality care for animals and fellow staff members.
-Ability to regularly lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
-Ability to remain on your feet and in constant motion for the duration of an eight-hour shift.
- Experience in the operation of a skid loader, tractor, and the ability to drive livestock trailers is preferred.
Work Environment:
- Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Exposure to animals, noise, and cleaning products.
- Be available for work during normal hours and, as needed, after-hours according to departmental schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
-As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Clinvet's insurance offerings, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Clinvet 401(k) retirement plan, with the company matching up to 4% of your pay after one year of employment.
-This position provides paid time off (PTO) and offers time and a half for holiday work.
Other Information:
The role of Assistant: Facility and Security is a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week. This includes working some holidays and potential overtime based on company needs. Additionally, there will be rotating weekends when you will be on call. The typical schedule is from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Clinvet SD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.