What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Tekgroup?
- Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages, disinfecting and sanitizing equipment, and stocking supplies.
- Follows department procedures, to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning, room sanitation, equipment preparation and moving, and cage changes.
- Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks.
- Directly performs animal handling, carrying and holding animal cages and animals, using and moving carts, hoses or any other lab equipment and supplies.
- Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research animals.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- animals is great, petco, petsmart, vet clinic etc: 5 years (Preferred)
- Previous animal care: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- AALAS (Preferred)
- Previous animal care experience (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
