Animal Technician - Level 2
Core
Support innovative translational models for drug safety assessment, development, and discovery by providing animal care, husbandry, and restraint in a laboratory vivarium.
Role type
Level 2 Laboratory Animal Technician (IC)
Builds
Drug safety assessment and development pipelines
Domain
Life Sciences / Nonclinical Drug Safety / Laboratory Animal Sciences
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) adherence, Record Keeping, Cage Maintenance, Restraint Techniques
Preferred skills
ALAT certification, RLATG registration, Experience with rodents and large animals, Biosecurity compliance
Technologies
Rack and tunnel washer operation, Electronic record keeping systems
Responsibilities
Perform routine feeding, health assessment, cage changes, and room disinfection; Handle and restrain animals for husbandry and study purposes; Maintain accurate manual and electronic records; Operate rack and tunnel washers; Ensure facility equipment and environmental conditions are correct; Adhere to strict biosecurity measures and gowning protocols.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC