Animal Resources Technician

Under the general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, this position is responsible for providing daily care to animals and maintaining facilities used for experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR technicians perform routine husbandry for multiple species, including—but not limited to—daily animal observations, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, cage and rack changes, and sanitation of animal rooms and equipment. The role also involves operating the necessary equipment and using appropriate supplies to complete husbandry tasks.

Technicians are responsible for maintaining accurate daily records for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements. Additional duties include maintaining cleanliness in the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen, and animal equipment storage areas, as well as performing other related tasks as assigned.

This position involves working with non-human primates and sheep. Weekend coverage is required, including both Saturday and Sunday.

Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one year of demonstrated work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.

Requires professional-level communication skills and the ability to effectively to work independently and as a part of a team. 

Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays. 

Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments.  Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks.  Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator.  Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.

The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.  The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.

Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer