What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Envigo?
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Envigo provides the broadest range of research models and related services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government, academia, and other life science organizations. We pride ourselves on recruiting the best - professional, forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated people who are passionate about what we do and believe in what we stand for…making a difference in people’s lives. We are evolving to become the best company to work with and to work for. Come and join us as an Animal Care Technician - we have an exciting future ahead!
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We are seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our dynamic team! This position will focus on overall animal care and welfare, production and selection for customer orders, facility upkeep and recordkeeping and procedural duties. The person in this role will need to feel passionate about working with animals, enjoy and excel at organization, and support and maintain a clean, safe and compliant working environment. We are seeking someone that is hardworking, shows attention to detail, takes initiative, has a teamwork mentality and positive attitude.
Primary ways the Animal Care Technician will contribute to the Envigo team:
- Follow detailed procedures as directed by Standard Operating Procedures and/or Customer Specifications.
- Follow personal flow restrictions for animal environments.
- Perform general care for animals including feeding, watering and cage changing in controlled environments.
- Perform animal procedures such as weighting, injections and blood collections.
- Accurately record, calculate and maintain detailed records for individual productions.
- Maintain a work area that is organized, well stocked and safe for everyone.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment.
- Perform general housekeeping functions.
- Communicate with Group Leader and/or Supervisor when any deviations from established procedures or routines occurs.
We are looking for the following from the Animal Care Technician:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Animal science background a plus.
- Manual dexterity to perform procedures on laboratory rats and mice.
This position requires that the Animal Care Technician be able to:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to follow verbal and written procedures, be observant and pay attention to details.
- Ability to accurately complete records in compliance with Federal cGMP guidelines.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Must be dependable, punctual and available for weekends and overtime as needed.
- Avoid contact with rodent species outside of work.
- Ability to communicate (written and verbally) in English
Envigo offers benefits including:
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- 401k
Envigo is an EOE, including disability/vets
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Animal Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location