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Head Laboratory Animal Technician

Antibodies Incorporated • Full-time • Davis, California, United States • USD $25 / hour • 3m ago

Job Title: Head Laboratory Animal Technician

Reports to: Animal Resources Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

1. General

Assist in the husbandry of animals and production of antisera.
Conduct animal research protocols that include immunization, bleeding, experimental procedures, and care of animals.
Operate the animal facilities in accordance with Quality System Requirements (QSR).
Work collaboratively with other Laboratory Animal Technicians and Animal Husbandry Attendants to oversee the completion of daily tasks.
Stand in for the Animal Resources Manager on designated tasks when the manager is absent.
Assist in other departments as needed.

2. Specific

Monitor and maintain animal colonies and report signs of disease or atypical behavior to the Animal Resources Manager, the Attending Veterinarian, other Laboratory Animal Technicians, and Animal Husbandry Attendants.
Record animal health issues appropriately and notify PIs of health concerns involving their animals.
Assist Laboratory Animal Technicians in daily, weekly and monthly animal husbandry tasks; some weekend animal husbandry and/or project work may be required.
Perform all assignments according to GLP and ISO standards.
Prepare and administer SUB-Q, IV, IP, and IM injections.
Perform blood collections on a variety of animal species.
Prepare laboratory samples, make labels, and ship animal products to customers.
Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
Perform maintenance and general upkeep of the animal facilities and laboratory equipment as needed.
Monitor inventory of animal and laboratory supplies.
Comply with A150.00 Employee Training Procedure and complete all necessary assigned training.
Train Laboratory Animal Technicians and Animal Husbandry Attendants in accordance with company policies and SOPs.
Supervise Laboratory Animal Technicians and Animal Husbandry Attendants to ensure that all scheduled tasks are completed and properly recorded in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 standards.
Review and revise departmental procedures, as necessary, and evaluate for purpose and efficiency
Perform additional duties that assist the Animal Resources Manager.
Initiate and review document revisions, as needed.
Schedule projects and/or project extensions as needed per client request.
Drive company truck to pick up and drop off dirty/clean cages at UC Davis’ Central Cage Wash Facility, travel to local feed/ranch supply stores to make any necessary animal supply purchases, and may occasionally need to pick up research animals from approved suppliers.
Utilize livestock trailer as needed for animal transportation and train other Laboratory Animal Technicians on trailer safety and maneuvering.

Qualifications

Education - AA/ASc, BA/BSc Degree in Animal Science, Biological Sciences, or equivalent experience.
Experience - Minimum 2 years of previous animal handling experience required, preferably with immunological product manufacturing
Certifications - AALAS certification (ALAT, LAT, LATG) preferred or may achieve concurrent with employment

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills
Reliable, hard-working, detail oriented Demonstrates high level of responsibility for the care of animals
Able to take direction
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to work well in a team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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