Animal Technician jobs in San Diego, CA

Job Title: Animal Technician

Potential to extend

Performing animal care activities
Barn cleaning
Will work in pairs of 2 at all times

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6am -2pm. Will be required to work some weekends 4-5 hours shifts (will be receiving OT pay)

All roles related to the clinical and non-clinical development of competitive products and solutions. Activities include, all aspects of research, technology development, product development, solution development and testing. Responsible for the daily care of research animals for experimental purposes. Work in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice.
IMPACT: Impacts direct work team through accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of own work.
COMPLEXITY: Recognizes and solves typical problems from clearly defined options.
ACCOUNTABILITY/ INDEPENDENCE: Accountable for efficiency, timeliness and accuracy of own work; works within established procedures and guidelines; has limited opportunity to exercise discretion; evaluates and selects solutions from established options.
EXPERIENCE: Requires some formal training or practical experience in addition to training on the job. ORGANIZATION: Reports to a Manager role (for a defined period of time), will have a lead person for day-to-day guidance . High school diploma/equivalent required plus 1-3 yrs relevant work experience recommended.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle and restrain animals safely and humanely.
• Follow all operating procedures, as well as USDA and local, state and federal regulations as trained.
• Provide routine care for animals as assigned, including daily food, water and husbandry care.
• Observe animals on a daily basis for health, environmental conditions, social environment ,and impacts from antibody production protocols and report concerns or changes to area supervisor
• Provide ad hoc administration of prescribed medications.
• Perform routine preventative care and maintenance of animals including vaccinations, hoof care, weight checks, and identification markings.
• Perform scheduled production activities including immunizations and blood collection
• Maintain legible and accurate animal care records and individual animal identification within prescribed manual and database systems.
• Provide enrichment for all species.
• Provide support during veterinarian visits.
• Inspect animal enclosures and feeding/watering devices .
• Complete routine cleaning of animal housing areas by manual and mechanical methods, including removal of excrement and sanitation of enclosures.
• Perform work in accordance with EHS requirements and report hazardous conditions and/or equipment failures following established procedures.
• Clean procedure rooms, equipment, and instruments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• WEEKENDS AND/OR HOLIDAYS ARE WORKED ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:

• May involve lifting or moving up to 100 pounds unassisted and frequent standing, kneeling, or stooping.
• May involve exposure to needles and bloodborne pathogens through routine animal care.
• Applicable personal protective equipment may include, but is not limited to, safety glasses, N95 mask and steel-toe boots.
• The temperature of the work environment may be highly variable (hot or cold) for extended periods of time.