Senior LAR Technician

This is a senior-level animal care position responsible for animal care, husbandry, and overall animal facility support. This position is an active contributor to the animal care and husbandry team, and in addition will coordinate the tasks in a specified area. The senior animal care technician has a full understanding of the principals involved in providing animal care, husbandry, animal facility support, and demonstrated proficiency in all of the laboratory techniques. This position is a member of an animal care team led by a Group leader. This position will report directly to the Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources who will have direct management responsibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Observes and executes husbandry activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, organizational policies, and safety and health practices.

* Observes appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and study protocols

* Ensures team members adhere to SOP's, GLP guidelines, and organizational policies to include health and safety practices.

* Provides daily task oversight to a team of less experienced husbandry staff.

* Provides animal care, husbandry, and facility related training to laboratory animal resource technicians as required.

* Provides appropriate feedback concerning performance of the animal care technicians to the Manager, Laboratory Operations as appropriate.

* Handles and works with laboratory animals and the equipment, supplies, and materials required to provide for humane conditions.

* Performs required animal care facility and equipment maintenance duties.

* Executes key activities to maintain the care of laboratory animals, including but not limited to:

Cleans cages, equipment, and work area, and decontaminates animal rooms; this includes operating sanitizing and sterilizing equipment.

Provides clean housing, feed, water, and appropriate enrichment for all animals housed in the facility.

May gather experimental data by measuring and recording body weights and temperatures, qualitative and quantitative food and water consumption, and observation of physical condition.

Transfers animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks, and materials from storage to work areas.

Transports laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms

Observes animals twice daily and reports abnormal finding to appropriate individual(s).

Stores feed, bedding, materials, and equipment in a manner that is compliant with SOP's.

Operates and adjusts animal watering system.

Provides environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed.

Does general handling and restraint of animals as required.

Verifies and documents the operational status of various pieces of equipment and environmental conditions in animal facilities.

Receives and quarantines animals as required.

Observes feed and water restrictions including fasting.

Learns new techniques required to provide research study support.

Assists supervisor in training new and recently promoted personnel in animal care practices commensurate with the position.

* Executes key activities to maintain the animal care facility and equipment, including but not limited to:

Repairs/replaces limits, water manifolds, cage latches, AWS water lines, and water hoses.

Completes general maintenance such as changing casters, unclogging drains, changing light bulbs, and changing filters.

Does routine maintenance on rack washers.

Performs monthly and quarterly testing in the facility such as air flow, light intensity, and vermin control.

Learns additional skills to perform routine maintenance in the Animal Care Facility

* Ensures necessary controlled documents are readily available for routine use.

* Provides oversight to help ensure all procedures and documentation are performed in accordance with established SOPs and GLP requirements.

* Assists the supervisor, manager, and veterinarian as necessary.

* Perform other duties as may be required by group leader or manager.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

* Associates degree with 5 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related laboratory/animal facility experience.

* Ability to observe appropriate safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Practices requirements, and study protocols.

* Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

* Demonstrate ability to utilize relevant MS Office Suite Products.

* Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to include an N95 respirator or PAPR for extended periods of time.

* Ability to work well in a team environment.

* Demonstrated knowledge and application of standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts.

* Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks.

* This position requires the ability to meet all entry requirements, including medical and vaccination requirements for work in both an ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 laboratory environment. Immunizations are required for this position and are determined by the study/agent. Some examples include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, Yellow Fever, and Influenza.

Core Values

Cultivating human connection - putting people first. We know that every individual makes a difference and that no one can do it alone. We believe the world's most powerful resource is human potential. We are an inclusive and courageous team where innovation and diversity of though go hand in hand. We understand that relationships move at the speed of trust.

Operating with precise execution - measuring what matters and owning results as a team. We leverage data to drive decisions that advance science. We recognize the importance of a stable foundation coupled with an agile mindset. We hold ourselves accountable and take pride in our work. We give and receive candid feedback as a gift that keeps us growing.

Harnessing relentless curiosity - our unstoppable, innovative force. We are driven to ask sharp questions and push the boundaries of knowledge. We use creativity and critical thinking as catalysts for finding solutions that change lives. We learn by doing, consistently striving to improve our relationships, training, methodologies, questions and results.

Stewarding a healthy community - implementing sustainable operations for a safe, engaging environment. We don't compromise on safety and health for our employees, customers or community. We believe a healthy community begins with inclusive economic opportunities. We respect the dignity of the patients we ultimately serve. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.

Job Specific Behaviors

Attention to detail - Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.

Communicates effectively - Creates a team environment in which information flows freely and decision making is based on a win-win philosophy

Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives

Adaptability - Works effectively under changing conditions. Approaches change or newness positively and tries to understand rationale for new direction. Adjust behavior accordingly.

Applied Learning - Actively participates in learning activities. Quickly gains knowledge, understanding or skill. Applies newly gained knowledge or skill in completing assignments.

Judgment - Makes rational and realistic decisions which are based on logical assumptions, reflecting factual information and show consideration of all pertinent factors.

Quality Orientation - Complies with established policies and procedures. Ensures high-quality work output.

Initiative / Productivity - Asserting one's influence over events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than passive; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.

Work Standards - Sets high goals or standards of performance for self. Dissatisfied with average performance.

Builds/Maintains Winning Teamwork - Creates a successful climate by empowering others. Is receptive to ideas and

input from others and leverages diversity; respects others, inspires trust, and acts with integrity.

Coaches/Develops Others - Selects talented team members. Sets work tasks expectations and provides clear and timely feedback. Motivates others and develops self and others to foster a learning environment. Openly shares information that can guide others.

Physical Demands

This position requires significant physical abilities including (but not limited to):

* Standing, walking, or climbing for extended periods of time.

* Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.

* Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.

* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Ability to perform repetitive and strenuous activities that require standing or stooping/crouching by bending at waist or legs.

* Ability to withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels.

* Clear vision with corrective lenses at 20 feet or more.

* Fine motor skills and manual dexterity.

* Wearing a respirator for extended periods of time.

* Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.

* Withstanding exposure to constant or intermittent high temperatures/humidity.

* Withstanding exposure to constant and intermittent high noise levels.

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