What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician II-Animal Facility position at LFB?
SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
- Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming
- Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support
- Milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules
- Proper restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, sample collection, and advanced handling (AI restraint)
- Technical skills to include IM, IV, SC, and IP injections, and IV blood collection procedures
- Assess animals, initiate veterinary care and execute animal treatments
- Perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders.
- May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures, pregnancy palpation and kindling/weaning procedures
- Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies
- Have an understanding of applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations).
- May write, modify, and provide training (as assigned) on SOPs/WI/TM
- Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned projects independently with little or no supervision.
- Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution
- Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns
- Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines
- Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS}
- High School Diploma or GED required, 2-5yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 1-4yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) 1-3yr laboratory animal experience
- AALAS certification at the ALAT level is required Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit good organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with team members
- Exhibit good working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internet)
- Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 500 pounds
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds
- Duties require long periods of standing and/or sitting for an average of six hours a day
- May be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenic
- Duties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists
- Version: 10 December 2023 - update: 09 February 2024
