Trial Execution Technician
About The Position
This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Trial Execution Technician job duties include, but are not limited to, the job responsibilities listed below: Provide compassionate care for all animals Periodic assistance in kenneling and un-kenneling dogs safely Recognize animal behaviors/aggression/anxiety and report as necessary Periodic assistance in keeping primary animal enclosures sanitized, clean, orderly and free of odors Ensure animals always have access to water Exercise/socialize animals daily and abide by exercise programs in place for all animals Document necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff Complete daily assigned wing visual management charts and report necessary information at daily huddle Obtain animal body weights in accordance with veterinarian guidelines Take inventory of stock supplies as needed Accept and unpack food shipments in accordance with set guidelines. Collecting data by weighing back food trail and cleaning animal bowls according to set guidelines. Preparation of food for feeding trials in accordance with guidelines Conducting food trials in accordance with guidelines Preparing food for animals not on feeding trials in accordance with guidelines Periodic assistance in providing olfactory/natural enrichment to dogs and cats Periodic assistance with grooming dogs monthly, cats bi-monthly or as needed in accordance with guidelines Set an example of expectations in professional maturity, time management, job responsibilities Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules Abide by all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and Safety Absolutes Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work safely and follow all established Safety Absolutes
- Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash
- Ability to assess animal health conditions
- Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
- Ability to write legibly and read documents
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or animal nutrition preferred but not required.
- Two or more years animal care experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate care for all animals
- Periodic assistance in kenneling and un-kenneling dogs safely
- Recognize animal behaviors/aggression/anxiety and report as necessary
- Periodic assistance in keeping primary animal enclosures sanitized, clean, orderly and free of odors
- Ensure animals always have access to water
- Exercise/socialize animals daily and abide by exercise programs in place for all animals
- Document necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff
- Complete daily assigned wing visual management charts and report necessary information at daily huddle
- Obtain animal body weights in accordance with veterinarian guidelines
- Take inventory of stock supplies as needed
- Accept and unpack food shipments in accordance with set guidelines.
- Collecting data by weighing back food trail and cleaning animal bowls according to set guidelines.
- Preparation of food for feeding trials in accordance with guidelines
- Conducting food trials in accordance with guidelines
- Preparing food for animals not on feeding trials in accordance with guidelines
- Periodic assistance in providing olfactory/natural enrichment to dogs and cats
- Periodic assistance with grooming dogs monthly, cats bi-monthly or as needed in accordance with guidelines
- Set an example of expectations in professional maturity, time management, job responsibilities
- Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules
- Abide by all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements and Safety Absolutes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
