Animal Care

BCforward; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Sterile clothing provided

Job summary

A leading staffing firm based in Indiana is seeking a PSS Technician to support the day-to-day care of laboratory animals. The successful candidate will provide feeding, watering, and maintain clean housing for animals. This position involves recognizing abnormalities, maintaining detailed records, and operating sterilizing equipment. The work environment is sterile, requiring adherence to strict health protocols. Candidates must be prepared to handle genetically bred mice and rats for medical testing. Food and sterile clothing are provided.

Qualifications

• Able to handle laboratory animals and recognize abnormalities.
• Commitment to provide the highest quality care for laboratory animals.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to animals according to a rigid schedule.
• Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory.
• Inject or medicate animals as instructed.

Skills

Animal care skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide food, water, and clean housing to animals according to a rigid schedule
• Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory in precisely weighed and aged groups
• Inject or medicate animals as instructed
• Prepare for shipment
• Work within changing shift times and rotating overtime schedule
• Review integrity of the isolator unit and maintenance
• Maintain work area in an organized, aseptic, and safe condition
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Able to handle laboratory animals and recognize abnormalities
• Commitment to provide the highest quality care for laboratory animals and their offspring
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
• Accurately calculate and record numbers
• Good teamwork skills
• Able to work in a confined environment
• Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift
• Lift and move objects regularly throughout shift.
• Avoid contact with rodent species outside of work

PSS (Warehouse) Technician

The Opportunity

• This position is responsible for supporting and facilitating the day-to-day care of animals in the assigned facility. PSS Technicians are primarily tasked with preparing, presenting, and maintaining products and services that facilitate animal care and breeding at barrier and isolator facilities.

How you will contribute to make a difference

• Follow standard operating procedures for efficient transfer of materials into and out of animal barrier
• Operate all equipment in a safe, efficient and careful manner
• Keep detailed records on work performed
• Maintain work area in an organized, clean, and safe condition
• Operate washing and sterilizing equipment
• Receive and stock incoming supplies, feed, bedding, etc
• Maintain equipment in a neat and orderly manner
• Assemble animal shipping boxes
• Clean and sanitize work area, storage areas, and animal care areas as assigned
• Maintain records required
• Euthanize animals as designated

Shift

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Key Points- this is not a job for everyone

• Handling mice and rats that are genetically bred for medical testing
• They will be cleaning cages, feeding etc.
• This is a sterile environment- candidates must take a shower and change into sterile clothes (provided) each day. Cannot leave for lunch or breaks. Food is provided.