Specific Position Duties (responsibilities, Tasks, Essential Functions)
* Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming
* Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support
* May perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules
* Proper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collection
* Technical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections.
* May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders
* May provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), and kindling/weaning procedures
* Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies
* Dependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assigned
* Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution
* Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns
* Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines
* Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
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OSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS}
* High School Diploma or GED required, 0-3yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 0-1yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) no previous experience required
* AALAS certification at the ALAT level is preferred
* Must be able to work in a team-oriented production environment with attentiveness to detail, accuracy and exhibit basic organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
* Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
* Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit good interpersonal skills with team members
* Exhibit basic working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, internet)
* Ability to push/pull wheeled carts weighing up to 500 pounds
* Ability to lift and manipulate up to 50 pounds
* Duties require long periods of standing and/or sitting for an average of six hours a day
* May be exposed to materials and chemicals that are potentially allergenic
* Duties require actions that involve repetitive motion, to include that of hands and wrists