Animal Care Technician

CareAbout•Everett, WA

14d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) shall be 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. Provide basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of animals (e.g. non-human primates).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Basic computer and math skills
Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude toward work and co-workers

Nice To Haves

Previous animal experience is preferred
AALAS certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations
Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable
Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.)
Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels
Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, 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
Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed
Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation
Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science