Operations Technician - Animal Facility

Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming. Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support. May perform milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules. Proper basic restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, and sample collection. Technical skills to include IP injections. May include IM, IV and SC injections. May perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders. May provide support for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures (to include restraint), and kindling/weaning procedures. Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies. Dependent upon skill level and support needs, may provide veterinary care and animal treatments as assigned. Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution. Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns. Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines. Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis.