Animal Technician

Job Title: Animal Technician location: Durham, NC Duration: 12 Months + Job Description: · Performs animal husbandry duties to maintain quality and health of research animals to include daily feed/water/enrichment, and cage or room cleaning as required. · Cleans assigned animal rooms, isolator environments, animal care equipment, and associated animal facility areas daily. · Maintains accurate records of animal health. · Assists with handling and manipulations as per SOP's and protocols. · Operates equipment and uses supplies according to safety guidelines, performs general housekeeping, and adheres to safety procedures. · Maintains required attendance level and adheres to work schedule in accordance with required staffing levels to ensure that assigned duties are completed. Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation basis. · Maintains focus on animal welfare reporting all concerns to management and/or others as required. · Must ensure animal welfare guidelines are met, building, and equipment are maintained accordingly for internal IACUC inspections and maintenance of AAALAC accreditation. · Conducts all euthanasia as trained according to AVMA guidelines and completing all documentation. · Multiple showers a day may be required for biocontainment, showering does include washing of hair. · Work requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyveks, hairnets, respirator or PAPR, gloves, safety glasses, provided uniforms, and shoes. · An Enhanced background check will be conducted by as part of the onboarding process. · A FIT test will need to be conducted before being allowed into Vivarium areas. Start your search today and take the first step toward your dream job! Click below to explore your options: Find Clinical Science Jobs

Created: 2025-06-05