Vivarium Animal Care Technician III - Mentor & Maintain

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

AbbVie in the United States seeks a dedicated vivarium technician to independently provide routine maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and animal husbandry under supervision.

You will follow established procedures and protocols, recognize variances, troubleshoot instrumentation, document observations and tasks, and mentor junior staff for basic techniques while ensuring compliance with GxP, safety, and ethical guidelines.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience, or AS/equivalent with 1 year experience and ALAT/AALAS certification.
• Physical dexterity and sensory acuity required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate via email.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Practical problem-solving ability to carry out job functions.

Responsabilidades

• Completely follow established procedures and protocols on required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays).
• Recognize, communicate, and document procedural variances.
• Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization and stocking supplies.
• Learn and implement new techniques as needed.
• Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Complete trainings and mentor junior staff for basic techniques.
• Demonstrate proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations and perform routine and complex tasks.
• Document tasks and observations per SOPs and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding safety, materials handling, and GxP compliance.
• Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Physical dexterity

Visual and auditory acuity

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

AS or equivalent degree

ALAT/AALAS certification

Descripción del empleo

AbbVie in the United States seeks a dedicated vivarium technician to independently provide routine maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and animal husbandry under supervision.

You will follow established procedures and protocols, recognize variances, troubleshoot instrumentation, document observations and tasks, and mentor junior staff for basic techniques while ensuring compliance with GxP, safety, and ethical guidelines.