Head Animal Health Technician — Team Leader

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Lead Animal Health Technician to supervise I and II staff, promote animal health and welfare, and support research operations.

You will provide hands-on care, training, and guidance to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations. Responsibilities include daily task assignment, weekend/holiday leadership rotation, and collaboration with training staff to enhance husbandry activities and procedures in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Requires familiarity with laboratory animal facility operations and husbandry.
• Must be able to lead a team and provide feedback to supervision.
• Strong adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Data entry and record-keeping skills required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily tasks of Animal Health Technician I and II.
• Provide weekend/holiday team leadership on a rotating basis.
• Train staff and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Perform daily animal health observations and report findings.
• Administer prescribed treatments and collect surveillance samples.
• Maintain records and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Support special procedures such as surgery or imaging.
• Ensure waste handling and facility sanitation per SOPs.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Animal care

Procedures compliance

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Safety protocols

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Mobile devices

Description du poste

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking a Lead Animal Health Technician to supervise I and II staff, promote animal health and welfare, and support research operations.

You will provide hands-on care, training, and guidance to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations. Responsibilities include daily task assignment, weekend/holiday leadership rotation, and collaboration with training staff to enhance husbandry activities and procedures in a research environment.