Animal Care Technician I

Job Title

Animal Care Technician I

Requisition #

ANCAT1 COMPANY 1

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$30,000 to $40,000

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Location

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - MD US (Primary)

Education

High School

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Travel

0 - 10%

Date Needed By

4 / 30 / 2024

Job Description

Citizenship / Clearance requirement : Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and pass a background check and drug screening.

SciTech Services, Inc. (SciTech) is seeking an Animal Husbandry Technician I to provide support in the welfare and well-being of various research animals.

The Animal Husbandry Technician I will maintain the health and condition of research animals by performing daily animal health checks and husbandry duties.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Responsible for feeding and watering animals according to project SOP's and schedules established by management.
• Monitor animal health by observing for signs of illness, injury, or abnormal behavior and report concerns to veterinarians or supervisors.
• Maintain accurate daily records, animal census sheets, room equipment and other forms according to SOP's.
• Assist with safe handling of animals, considering factors such as species-specific behaviors, temperament, and size. May assist in the restraint of animals for procedures.
• Restrain, handle, and manipulate various animal species.
• Prepare appropriate receiving data / documentation for incoming animal shipments.
• Clean and sanitize animal enclosures, cages, and living areas according to SOP's and schedules.
• Process caging and equipment through cage wash machinery and generate cage set ups.
• Provide prescribed treatments on weekends and as needed during the week, assist Veterinary Technicians as needed.
• Understand and follow appropriate safety procedures and quality assurance guidelines.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., pull, push, and handle cages, racks, large pieces of equipment, feed, bedding, and other materials in the research facility.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Eligible for ALAT within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift, pull, and push equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in an area that is noisy and has relatively high ambient temperature (greater than 77 F).

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package 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.

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