Animal Research Technician I

Lancesoft; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft in Athens, GA is hiring for an onsite animal care technician. The role involves daily care and health monitoring of laboratory animals in a controlled research setting, with adherence to Animal Welfare Act regulations and NIH guidelines.

You will document observations, perform sanitation and routine maintenance, and assist with necropsies and other procedures. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and handling in a research setting preferred.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs.
• Comfortable working in laboratory environments and assisting with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal husbandry and health care in line with study protocols.
• Record health observations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ensure facility sanitation, equipment maintenance and proper animal handling.
• Assist with sample collection, scientific procedures and necropsies as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in on-site committees.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Livestock

Veterinary technician

Laboratory animal experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Remote? No, onsite position Full time or part time? Full Time (40 hours/week) Shift Day Shift Hours Monday Friday, 8: 00 AM 4: 30 PM Weekend overtime required approximately once per month Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols, Animal Welfare Act regulations, NIH guidelines, AAALAC accreditation requirements, and the client policies. Responsible for daily animal care, health observations, documentation, facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, animal handling, sample collection, scientific procedures, and assisting with necropsies. Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Skills: Experience working with animals preferred Animal husbandry, livestock, veterinary technician, or laboratory animal experience preferred Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently Must be able to work in hot, cold, humid, noisy, and physically demanding environments Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

Education: High School Diploma or GED required