Title: Animal Research Technician Location: Athens, GA 30601 Duration: 10 Months Work schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
(40 hrs/week
) weekend OT required once a month Duties:
Performs animal husbandry and health care in accordance with experimental protocol and Animal Welfare Act/Regulations, NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, BI AH policies and Veterinary Sciences standard operating procedures, and the fundamental requirements for AAALAC accreditation
In addition, this individual assists with scientific procedures in accordance with study protocols, completes and maintains appropriate documentation associated with all job assignments, and provides equipment sanitation and facility maintenance
This individual will work in an animal research laboratory setting under Biosafety Level 1 and 2 conditions
This person may provide guidance to junior team members as delegated by the Site Veterinarian or Group/Team Leader
In addition, they may serve as site representative on site-specific committees and workgroups.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers
Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success
We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people
We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance
Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Complies with applicable regulations and company policies
Documents and maintains records of animal care, preventive medicine, USDA-required, and study protocol-driven documents
Provides animal husbandry and care including provision of feed, water, and enrichment materials
Maintains, adjusts, and repairs animal pens, feeders, drinking systems, and livestock handling equipment
Performs cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms and equipment
May provide supervision of junior team members upon delegation from Group/Team Leader or site management.
Restrains and manipulates animals for routine and emergency procedures
Recognizes when animals are sick, distressed or otherwise abnormal and communicates these observations to the Site Veterinarian or Group/Team Leader
Conducts daily animal health and welfare assessments
Administers treatment to animals at the direction of the Site Veterinarian or delegate.
Conducts scientific clinical observations and disease outcome assessments
May administer experimental treatment articles in accordance with study protocols
Records all scientific information on documents provided with study protocols or standard department forms as appropriate.
Under supervision, may administer and monitor sedation, and may conduct euthanasia in accordance with study protocols and at direction of Site Veterinarian or delegate.
May perform site biosecurity functions including water system sanitation, bagged feed and fomite decontamination, and environmental auditing sample collection.
Assists with clinical R&D sample collection pre- and post-mortem in accordance with study protocols and direction of Investigator or delegate
Sample types may include but are not limited to blood, feces, oral fluids, nasal, tonsillar, or laryngeal swabs, tissues, etc
Assists with necropsies at direction of Site Veterinarian or delegate.
Skills: Physical Demands / Surroundings - This position requires the ability to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, noisy, humid, etc.) with a high priority focused on biosecurity, attention to detail, and timeliness
Individual must demonstrate persistence and energy in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding work environment
Some heavy lifting is required, and must be able to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently
Travel outside of local area is rarely required
Must be willing to work directly with animals during ante-mortem and post-mortem procedures
This person must not have allergies to animals or livestock/feed dust.
Visual Demands – Must be able to read and see clearly
Prescription eye wear is allowed.
Temperament / Mental Requirements - Must be able to maintain even temperament when working with livestock
Position requires willingness to learn at a rapid pace
Individual must be results oriented, cooperative, and a systematic thinker
Must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork
Must exhibit sound judgment and analytical thinking
This person must demonstrate ability to manage processes, projects, and to function well in a team or committee role.
Education:
This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent degree (GED).