Animal Care Tech

Proclinical; Ohio; In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Proclinical is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Columbus, OH to support vivarium operations and data collection for non-clinical studies. This hands-on role requires a passion for animal welfare and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include daily husbandry, colony management, pest-control checks, and operating cage wash/autoclave equipment. Candidates should have a scientific degree preference and be comfortable with irregular hours.

Competenze

• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Passion for animal welfare and care.
• Experience in laboratory animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods, SOPs, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Mansioni

• Perform daily husbandry tasks for study animals, including cage changes and welfare checks.
• Conduct colony management tasks and oversee routine maintenance.
• Receive rodents and assist with pest control checks.
• Operate and maintain cage wash, autoclave, and laundry equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and implement strategies for improvement.
• Adhere to SOPs, Study Protocols, GLPs, and GDP.
• Document activities with precision and attention to detail.
• Handle rodents humanely and confidently.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Holidays/weekends availability

Animal welfare passion

Lab animal handling

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking / adaptability

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor's in scientific field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Animal Care Tech - Contract - Columbus, OH

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and want to play a hands-on role in supporting vital scientific research?

Proclinical is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join a team in Columbus, OH.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will support vivarium operations and assist with non-clinical study data collection. This is a hands-on position requiring a passion for animal welfare and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The schedule will transition to Sunday through Thursday after training, with initial training occurring Monday through Friday.

Skills & Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field preferred.
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
• Passion for animal welfare and care.
• Experience in laboratory animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Familiarity with laboratory methods, SOPs, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Animal Care Tech's responsibilities will be:

• Perform daily husbandry tasks for study animals, including cage changes and welfare checks.
• Conduct colony management tasks and oversee routine maintenance.
• Receive rodents and assist with pest control checks.
• Operate and maintain cage wash, autoclave, and laundry equipment.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and implement strategies for improvement.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Study Protocols, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Document activities with precision and attention to detail.
• Handle rodents humanely and confidently.
• Perform additional related duties as required.