A Biological Technician assists biologists and medical scientists working in labs. Operates lab equipment, monitors experiments, records results and observations. Uses computer software to collect and analyze data.
We are seeking an In Vivo Technician I for our In Vivo Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Spencerville, OH . A Technician I is in training to perform and become proficient in on-boarding tasks, procedures, and cooperating in a team environment. The technician is learning basic tasks required to conduct a study, which may include collecting and recording data in the performance of studies. Responsible for handling and restraining animals, clinical observations, monitoring food consumption, animal husbandry, and performing accurate data collection and reporting. The technician is working under close supervision to gain proficiency
Essential Functions :
Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human-animal interactions. Train in on-boarding tasks which may include animal handling, sexing, and restraint on multiple species as well as feeding, watering, husbandry of multiple species. Clinical observations, acclimation observations, and body weight determination on multiple species as well as qualitative and quantitative food consumption. Specific tasks will be based on each area's training plan and business needs. Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems. Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment. Perform all other related duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is $19-20/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
Job Qualifications Education:
High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
Experience:
No previous experience required. Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules. Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice. Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.
Physical Demands:
Employees must be able to lift, move, manipulate, and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or animals. Must be able to perform procedures, which require, talking, hearing, standing or sitting for long periods of time, entering data into a computer, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards. Must be able to frequently firmly hold species while utilizing fine motor skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work in a research environment, which requires use of sharp objects, working around mechanical parts, working with or near known or unknown toxic or caustic chemicals and/or biological hazards, exposure to fumes and airborne particles, working at noise levels ranging from moderate to loud. The employee regularly works with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high depending upon the species housed.
Pay:
$19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
