Rodent Health Technician
Rodent Health Technician
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Job Description
The rodent health technician supports exemplary animal health and welfare in service of AbbVies pipeline by providing animal health care for rodents under the supervision of the Veterinary Technician Manager and Veterinarian. This includes treatments observations preventative medicine surgical and anesthesia support and study directed technical activities. Communicates with investigators and other key stakeholders. Works autonomously on weekends and holidays. Contributes to specific projects or initiatives for the Comparative Medicine department. Provides exemplary animal care and adheres to all department and AbbVie regulatory expectations. Works in compliance of all applicable local federal GLP FDA and USDA regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Proficiently provides veterinary care for rodents under the supervision of the Veterinary Technician Manager and/or area Veterinarian
- Provides anesthesia and surgical support for rodents
- Provides rodent study support including technical tasks (minimally tail vein bleeding and oral gavage dosing)
- Efficiently manages time and prioritizes tasks in consideration of animal welfare and workflow
- Effectively communicates with other members of the veterinary staff and investigators
- Routine support for rodent health monitoring program including sample collections submission and leading mock drills
- Maintains appropriate documentation handling and archiving of data as required by research veterinary procedures and/or regulatory guidelines.
- Provides basic level technical training in rodent area
- Supports Operations and Behavior Teams
- Helps to maintain area (lab vivarium support area) including supplies medications equipment and facilities. Recognizes and reports operations issues in facilities.
- Performs job functions with working knowledge of regulatory compliance and animal care and use guidelines including: Food and Drug Administration Associate for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) Guide for the Care and use of Laboratory Animals APHIS Animal Welfare Act Regulations.
Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or equivalent education with four years experience in a laboratory setting or Associates degree or Bachelor Degree.
- Strong technical research skills (i.e. oral dose and blood collection) in rats and mice
- At least 2 years of experience working with rodents in a laboratory setting
- AALAS certification preferred
- Flexibility to work weekends (as needed) and devote additional weekday hours as business needs dictate
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently
- Employment history demonstrating initiative strong work ethic integrity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities.
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) with documentation experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Outlook Word and Excel.
- Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and holiday coverage.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. Salary: $23.00 - $41.50
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
