Fall Animal Care Technician

• Assisting and providing technical support for quality assurance functions
• Maintaining ARCH Animal Care Documentation
• Assembling clean cages including clean food and water for the animals
• Basic daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals housed in a research environment, as outlined in ARCH’s standard operating procedures and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulatory guidelines (Animal Welfare Act, USDA, AAALAC, and IACUC)
• Providing basic staging and support to ARCH Operations
• Operating equipment such as tunnel washers, cage washers, bottle washers and autoclaves
• Assisting, and providing support to the animal care operations
• Observing Safety and Personal Hygiene Procedures
• Cleaning and sanitizing of the animal cages and equipment.

To qualify, you must have:

• Steel toed boots to be worn at all times
• The analytical skills to gather and interpret data in situations in which the information or problems are relatively routine
• Attention to detail when observing animals and completing documentation is necessary as employee error could cause catastrophic results to investigator research; the animals are extremely valuable and are sensitive research models
• A high school level of education and the ability to read and understand written instructions. No Prior experience required
• The ability to report to work and be retained at work in the event of a disaster, or weather-related event, if necessary
• Must be fit tested and wear a N95 mask (by being clean shaven for proper and necessary fit) or alternatively if necessary a PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) as required in specific locations within ARCH throughout the workday
• The ability to work directly with animals including rotents, with no preexisting allergies to animals, hair or dander
• The ability to possibly work on weekends, holidays, and off hours

* Hours of the position are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm *