Animal Technician - Days F/T

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Animal Technician to provide exceptional care and husbandry for laboratory animals. This role involves performing various tasks under the supervision of the ARF Manager, including animal care, reporting health issues, and maintaining facility standards. Join a team committed to animal welfare and compliance with health regulations, while ensuring a safe environment for sensitive data. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital research and animal care in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in small and large animal husbandry and care.
• Ability to operate equipment like bulk autoclave.

Responsibilities

• Perform care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Assist with cage processing and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Cage processing

Operating bulk autoclave

Job description

Department/Unit:

Animal Facility General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$41,136.28 - $57,590.79

Job Description:

The Animal Technician, under the direct supervision of the ARF Manager, is responsible for the care and husbandry of laboratory animals in the ARF, along with various associated tasks as assigned. This includes accurate reporting of animal health, animal room activity, and facility-related issues.

Responsibilities include:

1. Perform small and large animal husbandry, care, and handling.
2. Cross-train for all husbandry duties in the ARF.
3. Operate bulk autoclave.
4. Assist with cage processing (both dirty and clean).
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the ARF Manager.

Additional Information:

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information and other data regulated by Federal and New York State laws. Workforce members are expected to:

• Access information based on a “need to know” basis.
• Ensure that access and disclosure are limited to what is necessary for the duties.
• Make reasonable efforts to protect information from unauthorized access and modification, in accordance with Albany Med Center policies and standards.