Operations Technician II - Animal Facility
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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
* Milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules
* Proper restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, sample collection, and advanced handling (AI restraint)
* Technical skills to include IM, IV, SC, and IP injections, and IV blood collection procedures
* Assess animals, initiate veterinary care and execute animal treatments
* Perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders.
* May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures, pregnancy palpation 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
* Have an understanding of applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations).
* May write, modify, and provide training (as assigned) on SOPs/WI/TM
* Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned projects independently with little or no supervision.
* 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
* POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS}
* High School Diploma or GED required, 2-5yr laboratory animal experience AS (in related discipline) 1-4yr laboratory animal experience BS (in related discipline) 1-3yr laboratory animal experience
* 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 good organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
* Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with team members
* Exhibit good working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and 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
* Version: 10 December 2023 - update: 09 February 2024
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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