Animal Care Technician

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery development and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development Customer Focus Quality and Excellence Respect and Integrity we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people like you to join our growing team! Whether youre a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity its time to discover your future at Altasciences.

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About the Role

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) shall be responsible for the coordination movement and maintenance of facility equipment and supplies. Participate in sanitation through the central cage wash/ In-life and perform monthly environmental tasks for the facility. Provide basic husbandry services or perform tasks involved in the care maintenance and welfare of animals (e.g. non-human primates).

What Youll Do Here

• Comply with the appropriate safety and study requirements as described in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and governmental regulations

• Comply with appropriate safety and health practices including personal protective equipment and barrier requirements as applicable

• Perform animal identification tasks (tattoo sex ear tag etc.)

• Recognize animal behavior health status and report to appropriate channels

• Perform animal husbandry (clean feed sanitation enrichment etc.) on a regular basis

• Operate maintain and perform equipment tasks (e.g. cage washers autoclave cage movement) on a regular basis

• Observe and report any aberrations in animal room environments (room temperature humidity lighting ventilation vermin etc.)

• Perform general facility cleaning stocking and inventory

• Prepare rooms sanitize and repair as needed

• Receive and distribute animals for isolation study assignment or consolidation

• Attend training programs to become more knowledgeable of and develop expertise in laboratory animal science

What Youll Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Previous animal experience is preferred

• Basic computer and math skills

• Able to work with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude toward work and co-workers

• AALAS certification preferred

What We Offer

The pay range estimated for this position is $19.80 - $24.00 (hourly rate or annually). Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including but not limited to prior relevant experience skills education certification location as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!