Animal husbandry
Job Summary: The research technician provides husbandry support for the conduct of non-clinical studies.
Essential Functions:
- Follow and understand standard operating procedures, PharmOptima policies, and good documentation/laboratory practices.
- Perform various husbandry procedures, including but not limited to cleaning of space/cages/racks/equipment, operating cage washers/autoclave/decontamination chamber, receiving/distributing deliveries, preparing shipments, and performing miscellaneous maintenance.
- Monitors and documents in vivo environmental conditions.
- Monitors animal health of various species.
- Feeding and watering animals.
- Uses various equipment to carry out job responsibilities.
Job Qualifications:
- H.S. diploma and 1-2 years of experience in animal care setting and/or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge and experience regarding animal husbandry to ensure adherence to standards set by USDA and AAALAC established protocols and procedures.
- Experience in husbandry procedures including changing cages, feeding/watering, monitoring/observing, assessing health, maintaining daily room check logs, and recording environmental conditions.
- Experience with good documentation and laboratory practices.
- Exceptional written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
- Must be able to come in contact with a variety of animal species.
- Experience in an accredited animal care facility and GLP compliance preferred.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions
- Attention to detail regarding safety and accuracy of procedures performed.
- Ability to withstand repeated bending, stooping, and lifting.
- Must be able to come into contact with a variety of animal species.
- May be exposed to animal allergens, blood, fluid, and excreta.
- Must be able to work with laboratory chemicals and reagents.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift 50 pounds.