Animal Care Technician - Tarrytown, United States - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Verified Company

Tarrytown, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:
This position is required to work in all Regeneron Vivariums as a "Floater".

Under mínimal supervision from Vivarium Operations Management (VOM) or, in conjunction with site Lead, assist in maintaining the daily operations of the Vivarium and performing animal care procedures for an interim period of time.

Able to mentor and provide mínimal guidance to Jr. technicians while demonstrating exemplary competencies and behaviors.

The Floater ACT provides relief ACT husbandry and various duties related to the care of research animals to any vivarium on campus in need of staffing.

Is capable of moving to, and working within, all facilities on campus and able to perform Sr. level tasks while doing so. Responsible for guiding technicians. Leads by example through consistent demonstration of exemplary competencies and behaviors. Knows when to reach out to site Management for assistance or guidance.
The position is considered essential and requires weekend, holiday, and off-hour coverage as needed.

Essential Functions-Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs basic care of research animals, including but not limited to,
Husbandry duties, including up to 250 cage changes per day
Observe and report animal health and behavior using the Velociview database
Monthly sanitization of rooms and associated equipment within the Vivarium
Maintains accurate inventories and records of animals, supplies, and equipment. Responsible for communicating supply needs. Provides records as necessary to Vivarium Management.
Keep assigned work areas stocked with supplies
Performs preventive maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies
Reports atypical findings of the environment or physical plant to the VOM
Receives and houses animal orders and transfers
Demonstrate the ability to work in more than one area of vivarium operations
Responsible for communicating supply needs
Provides records as necessary to the VOM
Assists with managerial checks of animal rooms in the absence of regular Sr. or Lead ACT.
Assists with inspection of animal facilities for necessary maintenance and repairs and reports findings to the VOM
May perform simple maintenance and equipment repairs
Provides guidance to junior ACTs
Able to provides basic level husbandry training/guidance to Animal Care Technicians. Or, able to reach out to site Management for guidance when necessary. May assist in training new hires regarding facility procedures and practices. Assists Vet Services, as needed. Able to work with semi-rigid isolators and/or other specialized facility equipment.
Assists Vet Services, as needed
Assists staff with completion of tasks
May be responsible for communicating directly with investigators both verbally and in writing. And/or ability to redirect investigator requests to Management so that needs can still be met.

Nature and Scope:

Work is performed under mínimal supervision. Takes initiative where necessary to implement new priorities as they may arise.
Follows established policies and procedures to perform routine activities.
Provides direction to technicians based on established policies and procedures and under site Management direction.

Responsible for keeping management up-to-date on progress of assigned tasks/projects that may need to be reassigned following the end of floater's vivarium rotation.

Required to complete all trainings in assigned vivarium in order to provide the appropriate coverage needed.
Follows established policies and procedures, receiving detailed instructions in order to complete task and routine activities.
Provide guidance to technicians regarding general procedures and practices.

Knowledge & Skills:

Applies technical knowledge to perform the routine care and maintenance of research animals.
Knowledge of applicable regulations regarding proper standards of animal care and use in a research environment required.
General understanding of "The Guide".
Excellent communication (Verbal and Written) skills required.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to safely use cleaning and disinfectant equipment and supplies.

Education & Experience:

HS Diploma or equivalent
5-7 years of experience working in Regeneron Vivariums and Purina
(or)
years of related experience and ALAT
(or)
2-4 years of related experience, and LAT/LATG
Basic computer skills e.g., familiar with MS Office, and other related software are preferred
Behavioral Competencies
Drive for Results
Collaboration
Communication
Dealing with ambiguity
Self-knowledge

Conditions of Employment:

Employees who provide services or work at New York Medical College (NYMC) are required to be in compliance with the NYMC COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.

Salary Range (hourly) $ $30.05