Position Title : Animal Technician

Duration : 12 Months with possibility of extension

Location : 1040 Swabia Ct, Durham, NC 27703

Shift hours : Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm, 1-2 weekends / month

Job Description :

All work assignments will be performed accordance with SOP’s and protocol instructions. Must maintain and demonstrate positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, be able to work independently to perform tasks, and have regular attendance.

The essential duties and responsibilities :

• Performs animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals to include daily feed / water / enrichment, and cage or room cleaning as required.
• Cleans assigned animal rooms, isolator environments, animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas daily.
• Maintains accurate records of animal health.
• Assists with handling and manipulations as per SOP’s and protocols.
• Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines, performs general housekeeping, and adheres to safety procedures.
• Maintains required attendance level and adheres to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels to ensure that assigned duties are completed.

Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation basis.

• Maintains focus on animal welfare reporting all concerns to management and / or others as required.
• Must ensure animal welfare guidelines are met, building, and equipment are maintained accordingly for internal IACUC inspections and maintenance of AAALAC accreditation.
• Conducts all euthanasia as trained according to AVMA guidelines and completing all documentation.
• Assists in maintaining and stocking inventory.
• Takes the initiative to complete tasks and anticipates upcoming tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Pays attention to detail.

Job Qualifications

• Education AA degree preferred
• Experience Lab Animal or agricultural experience desired

Other information :

• Candidates not allowed to own poultry or swine
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, roll heavy objects, use ladders, working conditions up to 90 degrees or down to freezing.
• Subject to objectionable odors, aerosols, dust, animal dander, and noise.
• Not allowed to own poultry or swine
• Multiple showers a day may be required for biocontainment, showering does include washing of hair.
• Work requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyveks, hairnets, respirator or PAPR, gloves, safety glasses, provided uniforms, and shoes.
• An Enhanced background check will be conducted by company as part of the onboarding process.
• A FIT test will need to be conducted before being allowed into Vivarium areas.

Last updated : 2024-06-10