JOB DESCRIPTION

The technician in this role is responsible for the care and maintenance of animal patients used in research and development studies. The technician supports the preclinical team by ensuring the health and well-being of the patients and maintaining a clean and secure animal facility.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Animal handling
• Veterinary knowledge
• Animal husbandry
• Animal science
• Animal research

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ months of animal handling experience
• High school diploma

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for animals used in research and development studies.
• Feed and care for animals, clean cages, and maintain animal housing areas.
• Hold animals for treatment by laboratory technicians.
• Maintain inventory and animal identification records.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of the animal facility and equipment.
• Ensure biosafety and biosecurity of the animals.
• Assist and support veterinarians and preclinical investigators with surgeries, dosing, postoperative care, and monitoring of animal studies.

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave