Animal Care Tech

CareAbout•Everett, WA

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At Altasciences, we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences. The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is responsible for the coordination, movement, and maintenance of facility equipment and supplies. Participate in sanitation through the central cage wash/ In-life and perform monthly environmental tasks for the facility. You will provide basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of animals (e.g. mice, rats, dogs, non-human primates).

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or GED required
Minimum 1 year of related experience
Knowledge of MS Office suite and the ability to adapt easily to new software programs.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
Ability to manage change.
Readily adapts to new projects.
Positive attitude toward work and co-workers.
Be comfortable communicating with all levels of management and employees.
Able to identify and resolve problems as they are encountered.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in a scientific discipline, preferred.
previous animal experience is strongly preferred
Relevant industry experience a plus.
Ability to work cross functionally on process improvements.

Responsibilities

Complete training focused on general core skills for the area of work.
Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and regulatory authorities including but not limited to ALCOA+, USDA, AAALAC, and governmental regulations.
Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable.
Handle, restrain, and manipulate animals consistently, professionally, and with empathy.
Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels.
Perform animal husbandry (cleaning, feeding, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis.
Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis.
Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.).
Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory.
Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation.
Meets acceptable data standards according to the data quality performance standards. Work is done with integrity and can be relied upon. Checks data upon completion. Deviations, edits, etc. are done in a timely manner.
Acts as support group for other departments (e.g., moving animals from building to building, cage changes, bringing animals to necropsy, etc.).
Participates in a weekend and evening rotations, as needed.
Meets acceptable data standards according to the data quality performance standards. Work is done with integrity and can be relied upon. Checks data upon completion. Deviations, edits, etc. are done in a timely manner.