Animal Care Technician job in Redwood City, USA

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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Laboratory Technician

Location: United States

This vacancy has now expired

Proclinical is currently recruiting for an Animal Care Technician with a biopharmaceutical company located in Redwood City, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Reviews, comprehends and complies with all SOP's and quality assurance standards pertaining to specific area.
Monitors daily animal health and welfare while performing daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals, to include: perform daily water bottle and cage checks; provide appropriate food and water; perform cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; record animal health concerns per SOP and/or specified protocols.
Monitors and records room conditions such as temperature, humidity, and lighting.
Assists with restraint, handling and manipulation of mice as assigned by supervisor, e.g. intraperitoneal (IP) dosing.
Disposes of animal carcasses following established procedures.
Strictly follows all procedures necessary to maintain animal housing, including room or facility personnel entry; personnel protective equipment use, spraying in all equipment and materials into controlled areas.
Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines; performs general housekeeping and adheres to safety procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
One to two years related cage wash, animal care and handling experience preferred
AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) preferred but not required
Ability to work as part of team and individual

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ranieri at 215-531-5288.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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