What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Lab Technician position at Actalent?
Description
The Animal Technician is responsible for the daily care of animals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Duties include changing cages and racks, delivering food and water in accordance to established procedures, maintaining equipment and animal housing areas according to standard operating procedures and federal and state regulations. Perform record keeping duties such as per-diems records, animal health surveillance, feed logs, temperature/humidity charts, animal receipt and disposition logs and performs other duties as assigned.
Under direction of the Animal Resources Supervisor or assigned lead, the Animal Technician (AT) has experience, training and is capable of performing all duties within the scope of the job description for Assistant Animal Technicians. Animal Technicians performs assigned duties in a manner that achieves the LARC mission. Animal Technicians are expected to identify problems, remedy and report them immediately. Animal Technicians must ensure the proper care and use of animals and Animal Technicians must be able to perform some technical procedures required to support the research effort. Position requires heavy manual labor.
Skills
record keeping, documentation, Washing, Cleaning, Laboratory, Husbandry, Animal husbandry, Animal handling, Animal science, Animal research, Vivarium, Medical laboratory, Gmp
Top Skills Details
record keeping,documentation,Washing,Cleaning
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Graduation from high school, completion of training equivalent to the Asst Laboratory Animal Technician certificate of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS); and one year of animal care experience; or high school graduation and two years of animal care experience in the care of animal species appropriate to the particular job; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work well with other team-members in a high-throughput, dynamic, and physically-demanding environment.
Ability to effectively follow Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to Environmental Health and Safety procedures (i.e. proper use of Personal Protective Equipment)
Familiarity with biomedical research and animal models of disease
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification
California Driving License
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.50
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
� Medical, dental & vision
� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
� Short and long-term disability
� Health Spending Account (HSA)
� Transportation benefits
� Employee Assistance Program
� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 12, 2024.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $23
