Animal Research Technician I

Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with study protocols Animal Welfare Act regulations NIH guidelines AAALAC accreditation requirements and *** Ingelheim policies. Responsible for daily animal care health observations documentation facility sanitation equipment maintenance animal handling sample collection scientific procedures and assisting with necropsies. Works in a laboratory animal research environment under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions. May provide guidance to junior team members and participate on site committees and workgroups.

Experience working with animals preferred
Animal husbandry livestock veterinary technician or laboratory animal experience preferred
Ability to accurately complete documentation and follow SOPs
Ability to recognize and communicate animal health concerns
Comfortable working in a research environment and assisting with scientific procedures
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
Must be able to work in hot cold humid noisy and physically demanding environments
Must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust

High School Diploma or GED required