Salary Range:$18.00 To 27.00 Hourly
Role Summary
The Animal Care Technician will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. Introduction to basic technical skills will also be required with minimal data management.
This is a full-time position that is eligible for overtime after 40 hours in a work week and has no supervisory responsibilities.
Roles are posted at a range from Technician 1 up to Senior level.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure a high level of animal welfare and work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals.
- Clean and set up enclosures, pens, trays, and equipment to keep animals clean and comfortable.
- Feed, water, and may provide enrichment to the animals.
- Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
- Perform daily health observations to maintain the quality and health of research animals.
- Receive animals upon arrival at the facility.
- Participate in general vivarium maintenance activities, which may include pest control management.
- Collect and record data on paper and/or electronically in a laboratory information management system (LIMS) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) mainly related to colony studies.
- Data collection may vary from detailed observations, body weights, and minimal blood collections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Role Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
Behavioral Expectations
- Decision Making/Problem-Solving
- Team Player
- Coachable
Special Requirements
- This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
- Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 respirators.
- Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending a ladder without restriction.
- Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts with short notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Norton Shores, MI 49456: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person