Rodent Health Technician

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rodent Health Technician to ensure exemplary animal health and welfare. In this vital role, you will provide veterinary care, anesthesia, and surgical support for rodents, contributing to critical research initiatives. You will work autonomously while collaborating with veterinary staff and investigators, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact animal welfare positively while working in a dynamic laboratory environment. If you are passionate about animal care and have the skills to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of laboratory experience or relevant degree.
• Strong technical skills in rodent procedures.
• AALAS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care and surgical support for rodents.
• Maintain documentation per research and regulatory guidelines.
• Support rodent health monitoring programs.

Skills

Veterinary care for rodents

Anesthesia support

Technical tasks (tail vein bleeding, oral gavage)

Effective communication

Documentation and data handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

The rodent health technician supports exemplary animal health and welfare in service of AbbVie’s pipeline by providing animal health care for rodents under the supervision of the Veterinary Technician Manager and Veterinarian. This includes treatments, observations, preventative medicine, surgical and anesthesia support, and study-directed technical activities. Communicates with investigators and other key stakeholders. Works autonomously on weekends and holidays. Contributes to specific projects or initiatives for the Comparative Medicine department. Provides exemplary animal care and adheres to all department and AbbVie regulatory expectations, working in compliance with all applicable local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities:

1. Proficiently provides veterinary care for rodents under supervision.
2. Provides anesthesia and surgical support for rodents.
3. Supports rodent studies including technical tasks like tail vein bleeding and oral gavage dosing.
4. Manages time effectively, prioritizing tasks considering animal welfare and workflow.
5. Communicates effectively with veterinary staff and investigators.
6. Supports rodent health monitoring programs, including sample collection and mock drills.
7. Maintains documentation and data handling in accordance with research and regulatory guidelines.
8. Provides basic technical training in rodent care.
9. Supports Operations and Behavior Teams.
10. Maintains lab, vivarium, and support area, reporting issues as needed.
11. Works in compliance with regulatory standards including FDA, AAALAC, Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and Animal Welfare Act.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent with four years’ laboratory experience, or Associates/Bachelor’s degree.
2. Strong technical skills in rat and mouse procedures.
3. At least 2 years of experience working with rodents.
4. AALAS certification preferred.
5. Flexibility to work weekends and additional hours as needed.
6. Ability to work independently and in teams.
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Knowledge of GLP and regulatory documentation preferred.
9. Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
10. Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Additional information regarding compensation, benefits, and equal opportunity employment is included in the original description.