Covance Technicians perform an important role in bringing the miracles of medicine to market sooner. Covance offers a great environment in which to build your career - while making a difference in the lives of millions.
As an Animal Technician, you will care for animals in the barrier operation that produces rabbits, including animal care, production and selection for customer orders, building maintenance, and strict SOP compliance. You will also be responsible for monitoring animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and you will help to maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance:
Feed animals on a daily basis
Rabbit production: breed, identify and retain breeder candidates, check nest boxes, palpate, hang nest boxes, push in nest boxes, take down nest boxes, foster, wean, and bleed, dip plastics
Maintain animal stock: feed, wash cages, dump pans or tubs, check automatic watering, identify health issues, consolidate, dip plastics
Set up orders by age or weight for all shipments
Identify and confirm client requirements
Be aware of compliance issues and report as needed.
Do laundry to maintain personal hygiene
Responsible for sanitation of the animal buildings, cages or tubs, and support areas
Overtime and weekend work as required.
Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
AALAS Certification or eligibility preferred
Showering into barrier and changing into scrubs
Work may require PPE (personal protective equipment)
The minimum education, experience and qualifications for the Animal Technician position include:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting and lifting
Must demonstrate a commitment to quality care of laboratory animals
Experience in pet stores, animal labs, farms, kennels, breeders, veterinary clinics, or other environments where exposure to animals was a part of the daily responsibilities is a PLUS.
Please indicate any animal experience on your resume.
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Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.
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