Large Animal Care Technician — Welfare & Enrichment

North American Science Associates, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NAMSA in Minneapolis is seeking an Animal Technician to support welfare and husbandry activities in the vivarium. Responsibilities include sanitation, feeding, housing setup, documentation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Candidates with ALAT certification preferred; a high school diploma is required. Basic computer skills and experience with Outlook are assets; advancement opportunities exist for those with related degrees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ALAT certification preferred; assoc./bachelor’s in an animal-related field desirable.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows the Quality Manual, SOPs, and process documents.
• Perform welfare and husbandry activities of animals and sanitation of equipment and vivarium.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as pressure hoses and cage washers.
• Administer daily feeding and enrichment per SOP; document appetite and feces patterns.
• Interact with animals daily; participate in enrichment activities.
• Prepare housing for arrival; move animals; maintain animal charts; bathe and weigh animals.
• Conduct daily documentation of feeding times, sanitation, and room data.
• Weigh animals per schedule or protocol; assist training of other associates.
• Assist during animal procedures and restraint as needed; perform preventive health maintenance.
• Move animals between rooms and assist with transport as required.
• May administer treatments under veterinarian direction; stock supplies.

Skills

Animal handling

Basic computer skills

Outlook experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

ALAT certification preferred

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in animal field desirable

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

NAMSA in Minneapolis is seeking an Animal Technician to support welfare and husbandry activities in the vivarium. Responsibilities include sanitation, feeding, housing setup, documentation, and assisting with procedures under supervision.

Candidates with ALAT certification preferred; a high school diploma is required. Basic computer skills and experience with Outlook are assets; advancement opportunities exist for those with related degrees.