Animal Research Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim•Athens, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and client's policies. Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies. Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Requirements

GMP Experience Required
Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs
Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and physically demanding environments
Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

Nice To Haves

Experience working with animals preferred
Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and client's policies.
Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies.
Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions.
May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.