- High School Diploma Required
- Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for more complex issues to support animal care operations.
- Ability to consistently perform functions consistent with company leadership behaviors and attributes.
- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time to include walking and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping squeezing pushing pulling squatting stooping and bending.
- Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and holiday coverage.
- Ability to work in compliance with all local federal and USDA regulations.
- Good communication skills and the ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and effective in a team environment.
- Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.
- 2-5 years experience
- Certification through AALAS is preferred
- Previous animal care experience preferred
- Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for more complex issues to support animal care operations.
- Ability to consistently perform functions consistent with company leadership behaviors and attributes.
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Animal Care Technician II - North Chicago, United States - Actalent
Description
Description:
Job Title: Animal Care Technician II
Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages disinfecting and sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies. Follows department procedures to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning room sanitation equipment preparation and moving and cage changes. Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks. Directly performs animal handling carrying and holding animal cages and animals using and moving carts hoses or any other lab equipment and supplies. Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research animals. Assists with the receiving and housing of research animals including preparing for the housing activity. Documents tasks in both written and electronic platforms in accordance with regulatory expectations. Documentation style must be neat organized and consistent with departmental standards. Maintains area of responsibility by practicing good observation skills and attention to detail. Physical dexterity visual and auditory acuity and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions are utilized in daily task performance. Uses experience and training to make minor decisions to execute daily responsibilities to support animal care operations. Applies basic computer skills to maintain regulatory compliance and training to include but not limited to email calendar and computer based training modules. Assures duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner not to impact pipeline activities and/or integrity of regulatory expectations.
Skills & Qualifications:
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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