Nonclinical Research Technician- Animal Technician
About the Role: We are looking for a Nonclinical Research Technician to join our Animal Care Team who will be responsible for providing humane care, routine husbandry and sanitization for the Company’s research animals including providing health checks, administering medications, and assisting with the program of environmental enrichment in a team focused, energetic environment.
This role will be located at our Science Center facility in Flagstaff, Arizona.
- Feed, exercise, and provide environmental enrichment to research animals
- Clean, sanitize and perform general maintenance of research animal areas
- Monitor health status and administer medications
- Perform routine veterinary care under the supervision/direction of a veterinarian
- Collect, create, and maintain well-documented records and quality systems
- Create and modify SOPs
- Effectively carry out multiple assignments while staying on schedule
- Assist in the completion of pre-clinical studies
- Maintain compliance with Biosciences Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), AAALAC standards, IACUC policies, and FDA and USDA regulations
- Participate in Biosciences Technician injury prevention program
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of documented work/volunteer experience caring for animals
- Ability to work independently as well as within a small team
- Ability to work flexible hours/schedules, including change in schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, and Call-In as required
- Ability to pass background and drug screen physical health baseline and have no known animal allergies
- Ability to lift 50lbs routinely, and up to 80lbs with assistance
Desired Qualifications:
- Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) or higher
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) by American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment where caring for animals was part of daily responsibilities
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
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