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- 1st shift M-F
- Pay: $20-25/hr
- starts off on a 6 month contract, extension to 12 months (will convert on full time for the right candidate!)
*must have rodent injection experience
The Lab Animal Technician will collaborate with the Veterinarian Technicians and Vivarium team to support animal welfare. They will work under guidance of the veterinary technicians to perform treatments and rodent care as required for study and colony management. They will also need to demonstrate proficient technical skills, including multiple site injections, proficient rodent handling, and ability to recognize and identify rodent health concerns. All aspects of this position expose personnel to animal fur and dander.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Multiple injection techniques including IV, IM, IP, and SQ
- Assist in monitoring, observing, and performing treatments within the animal facility
- Following and drafting standard operating procedures for techniques and procedures per GLP guidelines
- Communicating regularly with Lead study technicians, vivarium manager and vivarium team
- Maintaining appropriate record keeping per GLP and animal welfare guidelines
- Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
- Work on rotating weekend/holiday schedule
Desired Skills and Education:
- LAT, LATG certification preferred or achieve certification status within 6 months
- 2 to 4 years of related experience in laboratory animal field
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Dexterity of physical condition to operate all job duties; lift and move objects regularly throughout the shift.
- Work in a standing position requiring bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift.
- Must avoid contact with rodent species outside of work
Since 1995 Astrix has been delivering information technology consulting, regulatory advisory services and staffing solutions to the scientific community. We can assist in augmenting your internal resources to deliver optimum solutions on time and within budget. It is our goal to simply do it right. We work everyday to create value and build trust with our clients, employees, partners and vendors.
Astrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.
Astrix provides scientists to a broad spectrum of scientific based industries including: Chemical, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Food Science, Flavors and Fragrances, Biomedical, Consumer Products, Environmental, Medical device, Petrochemical and Clinical Research.
