Animal Care Technician I

Mindlance; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Animal Care Tech I to maintain the vivarium and support areas. This role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and handling various research animals, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally 2 years of experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in animal care preferred.
• Certification through AALAS is a nice to have.
• Previous animal care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vivarium through cleaning and sanitizing tasks.
• Performs daily husbandry tasks and animal handling.
• Documents tasks in accordance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team Player

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Animal Care Tech I: ***
Onsite

Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages, disinfecting and sanitizing equipment, and stocking supplies. Follows department procedures, to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning, room sanitation, equipment preparation and moving, and cage changes. Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks. Directly performs animal handling, carrying and holding animal cages and animals, using and moving carts, hoses or any other lab equipment and supplies. Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research animals. Assists with the receiving and housing of research animals; including preparing for the housing activity. Documents tasks in both written and electronic platforms in accordance with regulatory expectations. Documentation style must be neat, organized, and consistent with departmental standards. Maintains area of responsibility by practicing good observation skills and attention to detail. Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions are utilized in daily task performance. Uses experience and training to make minor decisions to execute daily responsibilities to support animal care operations. Applies basic computer skills to maintain regulatory compliance and training to include but not limited to, email, calendar, and computer based training modules. Assures duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner not to impact pipeline activities and/or integrity of regulatory expectations.

REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:

High School Diploma Required
Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for more complex issues to support animal care operations.
Ability to consistently perform functions consistent with company leadership behaviors and attributes.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping, squeezing, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.
Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and holiday coverage.
Ability to work in compliance with all local, federal, and USDA regulations.
Good communication skills and the ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and effective in a team environment.
Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
2 years experience

Certification through AALAS is preferred
Previous animal care experience preferred

NOTES FROM INTAKE CALL
1) What hours and days will this person be working? Mon-Fri 6-2:30pm, every 3rd weekend Sat/Sun 6-2:30pm once trained.
2) What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?
1: Team Player
2: Attention to detail
3: Great communication skills
3) What years of experience, education, and/or certification are required? High School Diploma Required
4) What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Certification through AALAS, Previous animal care experience
5) What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)? Group setting, animal care facility
6) Is any testing required for this role? No
7) Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)? Onsite
8) Other notable details from the hiring manager about this role: Make sure candidates are fully aware of requirements, hours etc.: Experience with animals is great, petco, petsmart, vet clinic etc.

EEO:

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”