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Animal Care Technician I
Location
Norton Shores, Michigan, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
8h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Animal Care Technician I will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. This role ensures a high level of animal welfare, performs daily health observations, and assists with data collection in a laboratory setting.
Role Summary
The Animal Care Technician I will be engaged in basic animal husbandry, routine care, and maintenance of animal living quarters while supporting research staff in study-related tasks. Introduction to basic technical skills will also be required with minimal data management.
Role Responsibilities
Ensure a high level of animal welfare and work to improve the quality of life for laboratory animals.
Clean and set up enclosures, pens, trays, and equipment to keep animals clean and comfortable.
Feed, water, and may provide enrichment to the animals.
Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of animal species.
Perform daily health observations to maintain quality and health of research animals
Receive animals upon arrival at the facility.
Participate in general vivarium maintenance activities, which may include pest control management.
Collect and record data on paper and/or electronically in a laboratory information management system (LIMs) in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) mainly related to colony studies
Data collection may vary from detailed observations, body weights, and minimal blood collections.
Other duties as assigned.
Role Requirements
High School Diploma/GED required
Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
Behavioral Expectations
Decision Making/Problem Solving
Team Player
Coachable
Special Requirements
This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 respirators.
Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending a ladder without restriction.
Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts with short notice.
Updated 8h ago
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Experience
0-2 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Company
OLT-In-Life
Team size
Growing team
Location
Norton Shores, Michigan, United States
OLT-In-Life is a company focused on supporting research through animal care and vivarium maintenance, ensuring high animal welfare standards and assisting research staff with study-related tasks.
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Animal Care Technician I
Norton Shores, Michigan, United States • Full Time