Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician Biomedical Research Models - 3.0 Worcester, MA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Animal health monitoring Medication dispensing Records maintenance Received goods storage Veterinary equipment cleaning Laboratory equipment maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Animal enclosure cleaning Care documentation Animal feeding Veterinary procedure assistance Maintenance records management Laboratory standard operating procedures Animal patient charting Pet feeding Animal housing management Implementing research protocols Cleaning equipment Stock receiving Clean workspace maintenance Animal watering Documentation Handling Safety standard operating procedures Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Laboratory animal handling Entry level Pet care facility sanitization Animal enrichment activities Autoclaving Full Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for performing animal care procedures including, but not limited to; acclimation, handling, and restraint; cage side observations; providing feed, water, and enrichment; cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation; may assist in the preparation and distribution of routine medication, specialized diets, etc. Assists with the set-up, receipt, and unpack of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols. Operates and maintains equipment (e.g. autoclave, cage washer, rack washer, changing stations, Class II BSC, etc.) according to SOP. Responsible for cage wash/rack wash procedures including preparing, sanitizing, and distributing cages, enclosures, and supplies in support of incoming animals and daily husbandry procedures for research studies and internal/client colonies. Responsible for the effective sanitation of assigned areas and equipment according to SOPs. Maintains appropriate documentation including, but not limited to; animal identification, cage side observations, equipment operation and maintenance, and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity). Observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and senior personnel. Performs tasks or procedures according to company policies, guidelines, and SOPs. Complies with all regulatory guidelines, occupational health as well as health and safety programs, in accordance with company policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS TOO!

Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer! Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) with matching Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days At this time, we are not accepting resumes from 3 rd party vendors. Thank you ggqdEq3HpA