Animal Care Technician III

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in the United States seeks a dedicated vivarium technician to independently provide routine maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and animal husbandry under supervision.

You will follow established procedures and protocols, recognize variances, troubleshoot instrumentation, document observations and tasks, and mentor junior staff for basic techniques while ensuring compliance with GxP, safety, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience, or AS/equivalent with 1 year experience and ALAT/AALAS certification.
• Physical dexterity and sensory acuity required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Practical problem-solving ability to carry out job functions.

Responsibilities

• Completely follow established procedures and protocols on required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Recognize, communicate, and document procedural variances.
• Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization and stocking supplies.
• Learn and implement new techniques as needed.
• Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Complete trainings and mentor junior staff for basic techniques.
• Demonstrate proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations and perform routine and complex tasks.
• Document tasks and observations per SOPs and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding safety, materials handling, and GxP compliance.
• Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Visual and auditory acuity

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AS or equivalent degree

ALAT/AALAS certification

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

To independently provide routine and essential maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and husbandry of animals, under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Completely follow established procedures and protocols according to required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays)
• Recognize, clearly communicate, and document procedural variances
• Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization, and stocking supplies when appropriate
• Learn and effectively implement new techniques
• Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation
• Complete all assigned and required trainings prior to deadlines and act as a mentor to junior staff for basic techniques
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations. Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences. Perform routine and complex tasks competently
• Documentation of tasks and observations, and adherence to designated task schedules and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable
• Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience or A.S. or equivalent degree and 1 year experience and entry-level certification in related field or techniques (ALAT level AALAS)
• Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, internet browser navigation, and communication such as email and messaging
• Able to lift 50 pounds, perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Practical knowledge, including basic calculations, and problem-solving ability to carry out job function

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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