Animal Care Technician I

Altasciences; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative preclinical facility where your passion for animal care will shine! As an Animal Care Technician, you will be essential in ensuring the welfare of various animals, from mice to non-human primates. This role offers an opportunity to grow your expertise in laboratory animal science while adhering to the highest standards of safety and compliance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in animal care and contribute to groundbreaking research.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AALAS certification preferred.
• Any previous animal experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic husbandry services and maintain animal welfare.
• Observe and report on animal health and behavior.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Animal behavior recognition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cage washers

Autoclave

Job description

Job Summary

Are you good with animals of all sizes and ready to make an impact in a dynamic preclinical environment? At Altasciences Preclinical Scranton, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll play a crucial role in our quest for excellence. We are hiring all levels for this role, so apply now.

About the Role
Provides basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care, maintenance, and welfare of animals (e.g. mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, non-human primates).

What You’ll Do Here
• Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations
• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements, as applicable
• Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo, sex, ear tag, etc.)
• Recognize animal behavior, health status and report to appropriate channels
• Perform animal husbandry (clean, feed, sanitation, enrichment, etc.) on a regular basis
• Operate, maintain, and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers, autoclave, cage movement) on a regular basis
• Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation, vermin, etc.)
• Perform general facility cleaning, stocking, and inventory
• Prepare rooms, sanitize, and repair as needed
• Receive, and distribute animals for isolation, study assignment or consolidation
• Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science

What You’ll Need to Succeed
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Any previous animal experience would be beneficial
• AALAS certification preferred
• Basic computer Skills
• Basic maths skills
• Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers