Senior Animal Technician

SciTech Services, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

SciTech Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Animal Technician in Athens, GA to lead daily animal care operations and ensure compliance with SOPs and AUPs.

The role includes feeding, monitoring wellbeing, records management, and coordinating with veterinarians and researchers. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months poultry experience preferred, and the ability to pass a Tier 2 background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Animal care, handling, and methodologies in a research, agricultural, or veterinary setting.
• Follow detailed instructions, SOPs, and AUPs.
• Communicate using scientific/medical terminology.
• Must pass a federal Tier 2 background investigation.
• No Avian Contact attestation required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Willing to work rotating schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal caretaking: feeding, watering, cleaning, health monitoring.
• Conduct daily animal health checks and report abnormal conditions.
• Maintain animal records, census data, and environmental logs.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect housing areas and equipment.
• Operate facility equipment (autoclaves, incinerators, floor scrubbers, watering systems).
• Conduct minor medical treatments per veterinary staff directions.
• Assist with terminal study procedures per IACUC requirements.
• Handle general laundry and PPE supplies.

Skills

Animal care

SOP compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in animal science/biology

AALAS Certification (ALAT/LAT/LATg)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Athens, GA, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $31.00 Hourly

Clearance requirement: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination and pass an employment drug screening.

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking a Senior Animal Technician to provide animal care support services to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The Senior Animal Technician serves as team lead to ensure the overall appearance and conduct of the staff.

This role involves providing daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring overall wellbeing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive animal caretaking services, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and health monitoring.
• Conduct daily animal health checks and report abnormal conditions to veterinary and research staff.
• Maintain accurate animal records, census data, and environmental parameter logs in accordance with facility SOPs and Animal Care and Use Protocols.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect animal housing areas, equipment, caging, and support spaces.
• Operate and maintain facility equipment including autoclaves, incinerators, floor scrubbers, and automatic watering systems.
• Conduct minor medical treatments as directed by veterinary staff.
• Assist with terminal study procedures in accordance with IACUC requirements.
• General laundry services and maintain steady supply of clean PPE.
• Adhere to all BSL-2 biosecurity protocols including proper donning/doffing of PPE and showering requirements.
• Assist with animal transport between facilities in compliance with biosecurity and safety requirements.
• Conduct standard hatchery operations as assigned.
• Assist with artificial insemination of poultry breeding colonies.
• Submit and manage facility and equipment work orders

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Candidates should possess skills in animal care, handling, and methodologies in a research, agricultural, or veterinary setting.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions, SOPs, and AUPs.
• Ability to communicate effectively using scientific and medical terminology in written and verbal interactions.
• Must pass a federal Tier 2 background investigation.
• Must be willing to sign a No Avian Contact attestation form (no contact with outside avian species).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be available to work rotating schedules including weekends and federal holidays.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and organizational skills, with the ability to complete physical tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and standing for extended periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with research, veterinary, and facility staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of experience working with poultry.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in animal science, biology, or related field.
• AALAS Certification (ALAT, LAT, LATg).

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees that includes: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.