Animal Research Technician - Care, Safety & Compliance

Zoetis

Durham (NC)

Sur place

USD 42 000 - 56 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Zoetis in Durham, NC seeks a Research Animal Technician to provide daily care and husbandry for laboratory animals and support research activities in the ARC. You will help maintain animal health, welfare, and compliance with SOPs, study protocols, and safety standards.

The role offers hands-on training, independent and team work, and opportunities to develop technical skills in incubator/hatcher operations, data recording, and biosafety practices while supporting ethical research.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Prior experience working with animals is required; poultry experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately complete documentation and maintain records.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to learn new procedures, equipment, and technical skills.

Responsabilités

Provide daily animal husbandry and care to maintain the health, welfare, and quality of research animals.
Monitor animal health and promptly report concerns to management and veterinary staff.
Support research studies and biodevice testing activities, including incubation, candling, egg breakout, transfer, hatch, residue breakout, and cleanup.
Perform and/or assist with technical procedures, animal treatments, sample collection, body weights, necropsies, and other study activities as directed by approved protocols.
Operate and maintain equipment used in animal care and research activities, including cage washers, isolation cages, biodevices, incubators, and hatchers.
Conduct euthanasia in accordance with applicable guidelines, approved procedures, and established documentation requirements.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records and documentation.
Review, correct, and verify study data for accuracy and completeness.
Support animal health monitoring, biosecurity, and biosafety programs.
Maintain clean and sanitary animal rooms and work areas in accordance with established procedures.
Assist with microbial surveys, water analysis, mite surveys, and other facility monitoring activities.
Follow all company policies, SOPs, accreditation standards, animal welfare requirements, and study-specific procedures.