Animal Technician II, Division of Comparative Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University•Vinalhaven, ME

3d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician II in the Division of Comparative Medicine at Georgetown University supports animal husbandry operations for research initiatives. The role provides responsible, high-quality care for laboratory animals through routine and specialized duties, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraining, and transporting animals. The technician monitors animal health and welfare through daily observations, maintains accurate records in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), cleans and sanitizes animal facilities and assigned rooms, and maintains or repairs animal caging and support equipment as needed. The technician receives, examines, transfers, identifies, and houses incoming animal shipments according to established SOPs. The role involves safe handling of animals and equipment exposed to hazardous biological, radiological, or chemical agents, as well as proper disposal of hazardous materials. The technician reviews and follows applicable SOPs, quality assurance standards, laws, and regulations to support animal welfare, research integrity, and a safe, compliant research environment. The position works under the direction of the Animal Care Supervisor, Facility Manager, and Director of the Division of Comparative Medicine. The technician contributes to the Husbandry staff team and interacts professionally and constructively with animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, and research faculty and staff. This is an on-campus position and is designated as essential personnel, requiring work on weekends, snow/emergency days, and University holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of animal husbandry or related animal care experience.
AALAS technician certification at the ALAT level or equivalent educational qualifications.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to read and follow instructions in English.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in hot and/or steamy environments and around animals and animal odors.
Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, and pushing motions.
Ability to work in animal facilities with potential exposure to biological hazards, chemicals, and laboratory animals.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized animal husbandry duties, including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraining, and transporting laboratory animals.
Monitor animal health and welfare through daily observations.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Clean and sanitize animal facilities and assigned animal rooms.
Maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment as needed.
Receive, examine, transfer, identify, and house incoming animal shipments according to established procedures.
Safely handle animals and equipment exposed to hazardous biological, radiological, or chemical agents and ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Review and comply with applicable SOPs, quality assurance standards, laws, and regulations.
Work as an accountable member of the Husbandry staff team and assist colleagues and research personnel professionally.
Work weekends, snow/emergency days, and University holidays as essential personnel.