Animal Care Technician

Piper Companies; Robesonia (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician in Robesonia, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include performing daily animal husbandry, overseeing environmental conditions, and assisting in veterinary care.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1 year in animal husbandry and either an HS Diploma or a BS in a biology-related field. Comprehensive benefits are included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in animal husbandry.
• Technical skills in animal breeding and tissue sampling.
• HS Diploma or BS in biology required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties.
• Oversee laboratory sanitation and environmental conditions.
• Assist in basic veterinary care.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Technical capabilities with animal breeding

Basic veterinary care

Log maintenance

Education

HS Diploma or BS in biology related field

Job description

Piper Companies is currently looking for an experienced Animal Care Technician in Robesonia, Pennsylvania (PA).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry duties such as health check, cage changing, and waste disposal
• Oversee laboratory sanitation and environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature
• Assist in basic veterinary care for animals housed within the vivarium
• Oversee vivarium supplies and resources
• Provide support to rodent breeding colonies
• Maintain logs and research documentation in accordance with company standards

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of animal husbandry
• Technical capabilities with animal breeding, tissue sampling, harvesting, collection, and rodent mouse models
• HS Diploma or BS in biology related field required

Compensation

• Salary Range is dependent upon experience
• Comprehensive benefits package