Senior Animal Care Technician

MSD • Millsboro, DE

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Animal Care Technician is responsible for the care and husbandry of animals. This position will work with a variety of animal species. At all times, the technician must follow Standard Operating Procedures, adhere to all safety and company policies and perform duties assigned by department supervisor. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: · Feeding and watering of animals · Daily observations of animals · Cleaning of animal cages, pens and/or rooms · Room, pen and cage set-up for animal tests · Equipment set-up and operation · Maintaining inventory of animal husbandry supplies · Review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures · Complete supervisor project assignments in timely fashion · Compliance with federal, state and site regulations and guidelines · Capable of working in inclement conditions, including extreme heat and cold weather · Must be willing to some overtime on weekends and holidays

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Associates preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with animals in a professional setting.
• Accountability
• Accountability
• Analytical Method Development
• Analytical Method Transfer
• Animal Care
• Animal Containment Products
• Animal Ethics
• Animal Feed
• Animal Handling
• Animal Husbandry
• Animal Science
• Animal Welfare
• Bioburden Testing
• Chemical Analysis
• ELISA Techniques
• Environmental Monitoring
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Livestock Production
• Microbial Assays
• Microbiological Analysis
• Process Improvements
• Product Safety
• Quality Control Management
• Sample Testing
• Stability Testing

Responsibilities

• Feeding and watering of animals
• Daily observations of animals
• Cleaning of animal cages, pens and/or rooms
• Room, pen and cage set-up for animal tests
• Equipment set-up and operation
• Maintaining inventory of animal husbandry supplies
• Review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures
• Complete supervisor project assignments in timely fashion
• Compliance with federal, state and site regulations and guidelines
• Capable of working in inclement conditions, including extreme heat and cold weather
• Must be willing to some overtime on weekends and holidays

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED