Animal Care Technician I
Regeneron
Full-time
On-site
Tarrytown, NY
Operations
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Role Summary
The VelociGene group is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join their large team. Under direct supervision, this employee will assist with routine husbandry care and maintenance of animals, including feeding, watering, cage changing, and health checking of animals in the vivarium as well as maintenance of the facility.
Responsibilities
- Apply technical knowledge to perform daily observations to check animals health status; report changes in environment and/or animals
- Environmental monitoring with associated documentation
- Changing and cleaning cages, equipment, water bottles, and food
- Unpacking and housing animals upon arrival
- Janitorial maintenance of facility rooms and stocking of supplies
- Responsible for preventative maintenance of animal facility equipment and supplies
- Performs monthly sanitation of equipment and the facility
- Maintains accurate records of animals, supplies, and equipment; restocking supplies as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate
- Pursuit of Purina and/or AALAS certification at the ALAT level is desired (required after first year of employment)
- Minimum of one year experience in animal care is helpful
- Must pass a physical before beginning employment
Skills
- Interest in science
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfort with asking questions and providing feedback
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent technical certificate
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Weekend and Holiday work is required; essential personnel