Animal Care & Research Support Associate

Role Summary

Animal Care & Research Support Associate. Provide basic husbandry, handling, restraint and health surveillance of laboratory animals in compliance with local regulatory requirements. Maintain inventory of animal supplies and provide basic technical assistance in support of research studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform all regulatory responsibilities in compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform routine animal husbandry duties as directed.
• Observe and report status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, and behavior.
• Provide support in basic veterinary medical treatment as prescribed by the veterinary staff.
• Support cage wash equipment operations and maintenance.
• Support research by providing basic technical services (restraint, dose administration) to research investigators.
• Work with all species housed at the site.
• Comply with standards under the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act and associated Regulations and Standards, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Good Laboratory Practices, Public Health Service Policy and/or AAALAC accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: High school degree or GED required.
• Requires 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Physical

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work standing up, lifting items above shoulder level for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as pushing/pulling racks of caging, lifting bags of feed and bedding, reaching, stooping and bending.
• For sites with nonhuman primates, pre-hire measles immunity or vaccination may be required.

Additional Requirements

• Weekend and holiday work are required.
• Essential personnel required to report to designated work location to ensure operation of essential functions during emergencies.
• On-premise work location.