What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician I - Animal Facility position at LFB USA, Inc.?
Primary Responsibilities : Daily animal care activities to include : feeding, animal observations / identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimmingHusbandry activities to include cage change / cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and supportMay perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedulesProper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collectionTechnical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections.May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transpondersMay provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), and kindling / weaning proceduresUtilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and / or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policiesDependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assignedIdentify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolutionIdentify and communicate animal welfare concernsExhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelinesWeekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basisDaily animal care activities to include : feeding, animal observations / identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimmingHusbandry activities to include cage change / cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and supportMay perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedulesProper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collectionTechnical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections.May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transpondersMay provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), and kindling / weaning proceduresUtilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and / or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policiesDependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assignedIdentify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolutionIdentify and communicate animal welfare concernsExhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelinesWeekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basisPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS} High School Diploma or GED required, 0-3yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 0-1yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) no previous experience requiredAALAS certification at the ALAT level is preferredMust be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit basic organizational skillsStrong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructionsDemonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit good interpersonal skills with team membersExhibit basic working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, internet)Ability to push / pull wheeled carts weighing up to 500 poundsAbility to lift and manipulate up to 50 poundsDuties require long periods of standing and / or sitting for an average of six hours a dayMay be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenicDuties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists
