Animal Care Technician

Description:

Responsible for performing assessments of animal health and well-being, producing quality products following SOPs and Outlines of Production (OPs) while maintaining biosecurity.

•Perform general animal husbandry and weekly test bleeds.

•Perform general cleaning of facility, upkeep, and disinfecting of rooms. Recycle chicken houses following SOPs and USDA-filed Facility Documents.

•Perform various inoculations and harvests as scheduled.

•Prepare inoculum per SOP and OP instructions.

•Works in the BDA laboratory and/or chicken houses as required.

•Perform basic grounds maintenance as required.

•Complete required batch records, forms, and other paperwork associated with tasks completed.

•Operate CO2 tank and cart, power washer, building fogger, laboratory equipment, and autoclave as assigned.

•Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance, rounds, and cleaning.

•Perform routine cleaning and sterilization of glassware, equipment, and laundry.

•Communicate work-related information and concerns with the Management team.

•Properly dispose of general trash and hazardous waste.

•Understand and conform to applicable methods and SOPs.

•Perform all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Education: High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), or equivalent.

•Experience: None

•Certification/Licensure: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

•Other: Strong communication skills: verbal and written. Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•Able to lift or otherwise move 30- 60 lbs.

•Able to stand for prolonged periods of time

•Able to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.