Animal Care Technician I
Regeneron
Full-time
On-site
Tarrytown, NY
Operations
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Role Summary
Animal Care Technician I
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
Work Environment
- Requires working closely with animals; some noises may be associated
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- Weekend and Holiday work is required; essential personnel