Research Model Husbandry

Job Description

Job Summary:

• As a Contingent Animal Care Technician for our production site in Hollister, CA, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals.
• Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals as well as impact the lives of patients across the world.
• You will perform routine animal husbandry and other production duties.
• You will also maintain supplies and the environment of environmentally controlled work areas.

Duties  & Responsibilities:

• Perform routine animal husbandry duties and monitor daily health and welfare to maintain quality and health of animals.
• Handle, transfer, and distribute animal supplies and waste as needed to and from work areas.
• Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and environment, and identify and report any abnormal findings.
• Collect health monitoring swabs and follow established health monitoring schedules.
• Perform housekeeping duties and production operations according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain records related to animal populations and supply inventories.
• Follow all procedures necessary to maintain barrier room integrity.
• Use supplies according to safety guidelines and perform all duties in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Support colony management activities.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1 year of related experience and/or training in animal husbandry.
• Associate’s Degree or higher level education.