Animal Technician

Bio-Techne; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company dedicated to advancing research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. This role involves hands-on animal care, including blood collection and routine health assessments, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. You'll be part of a team that values your contributions and empowers your professional growth through various benefits and training opportunities. With a commitment to a culture of innovation and care, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the field. If you're passionate about animal welfare and research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and veterinary procedures is essential.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining records is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection and care for animals under supervision.
• Maintain records of animal health and assist in veterinary procedures.
• Work independently to complete tasks and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Animal Care

Data Entry

Veterinary Procedures

Independent Work

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Tools

Electronic Record Keeping Systems

Medical Equipment for Animal Care

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$22.00 - $30.25

Responsibilities:

1. Perform weekly blood collection and plasmapheresis on geese, sheep, and goats. Care for equipment required for blood collection and plasmapheresis. Transport blood products to Minneapolis Campus.
2. Inspect physical conditions of animals daily for signs of illness or injury, make preliminary assessment of conditions and administer proper medication under veterinary supervision. Prepare for surgery and other veterinary procedures. Care for post-surgical or post-procedure animals.
3. Routine health care of animals including: foot trimming, horn removal, weighing, vaccination and deworming, lambing/kidding, maintaining identification, and evaluating nutrition.
4. Enter data and maintain electronic and paper records of animal inventory, health, feeding, breeding, antibody production, and shipping of animals.
5. Assist in acquisition and disposal of suitable animals for the research project.
6. Assist in maintaining facilities both for animal care and outside evaluations.
7. Work independently to generate and complete tasks and projects.
8. Follow company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook and follow guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals, Animal Care and Use Training and Authorizations and Vehicle/Driving in accordance with the job.
9. Additional duties as assigned.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees to develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

About Us

Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.