What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician I position at Northern Bio?
Role Summary
The Animal Care Technician I will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. Introduction to basic technical skills will also be required with minimal data management.
Role Responsibilities
The Animal Care Technician I will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. Introduction to basic technical skills will also be required with minimal data management.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure a high level of animal welfare and work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals.
- Clean and set up enclosures, pens, trays, and equipment to keep animals clean and comfortable.
- Feed, water, and may provide enrichment to the animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
- Perform daily health observations to maintain quality and health of research animals
- Receive animals upon arrival at the facility.
- Participate in general vivarium maintenance activities, which may include pest control management.
- Collect and record data on paper and/or electronically in a laboratory information management system (LIMs) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) mainly related to colony studies
- Data collection may vary from detailed observations, body weights, and minimal blood collections.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Coachable
- This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
- Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 respirators.
- Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending a ladder without restriction.
- Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts with short notice.