Lead Animal Technician — Research Care & Compliance

Socket.dev; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

SciTech Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Animal Technician to lead a care team and provide daily care for USDA ARS animals. You will follow SOPs, monitor welfare, and maintain records in a compliant research setting.

Responsibilities include health checks, handling of equipment, and collaboration with veterinary and research staff while supporting hatchery operations and biosafety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in animal care in research, agricultural, or veterinary settings.
• Ability to follow SOPs and AUPs.
• Ability to communicate using scientific terminology.
• Must pass a federal Tier 2 background investigation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily animal care including feeding, watering, cleaning, and welfare monitoring.
• Conduct daily health checks and report abnormalities to veterinary staff.
• Maintain animal records, census data, and environmental parameter logs.
• Operate and maintain facility equipment and assist with hatchery operations.
• Assist with artificial insemination of poultry breeding colonies.
• Submit and manage facility and equipment work orders.

Skills

Animal care

Team leadership

SOP compliance

Scientific communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's degree in animal science

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

AALAS Certification

Job description

SciTech Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Animal Technician to lead a care team and provide daily care for USDA ARS animals. You will follow SOPs, monitor welfare, and maintain records in a compliant research setting.

Responsibilities include health checks, handling of equipment, and collaboration with veterinary and research staff while supporting hatchery operations and biosafety requirements.