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The Junior Animal Care Technician is responsible for handling, restraining, feeding, and otherwise caring for Production, Quality Control, and Research animals. Must be able to perform proper documentation and proceed independently in the care and husbandry of all animals on site in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
AALAS certification at the ALAT level, or ability to obtain within 16 months of employment
Communication Skills:
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and exhibit interpersonal skills that are conducive to effective communication and that contribute to a congenial teamwork environment
Reasoning Skills:
Ability to use basic logic to identify and solve problems – identifies problems, recognizes symptoms, and potential causes
Knowledge and skill to recognize creative ideas that add value and are able to be implemented to improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce complexity for department
Mechanical Aptitude:
Demonstrated understanding of systems, equipment, and processes
Demonstrated ability to set-up and troubleshoot equipment as required
Organizational Skills:
Effective and efficient organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Comprehension and Application
Proficient reading, comprehension and application skills toward a diverse set of complicated tasks
Job Responsibilities:
Must be able to read, understand, and follow written procedures
Must be able to follow Elanco Animal Health Standard Operating Procedures
Must be able to properly document work and observations performed with strict adherence to GXP documentation
General knowledge of aseptic techniques and ability to follow rules of these techniques
Knowledge of proper sanitization techniques and ability to properly perform and follow rules of these techniques
Perform General Housekeeping
Preparing for incoming animals (power washing, disinfecting, facility set-up)
Perform daily observation of animals and reporting any abnormalities
Perform animal handling
Assist in animal conditioning (vaccinations, deworming, etc.)
Administer treatments prescribed by the veterinarian for livestock, companion, and laboratory animals
Proper operation of sterilizers, cage washers, and other equipment
Proper operation of large equipment (snow removal equipment, farm machinery, fork truck, etc.)
The ability to work in adverse outdoor conditions
Other duties as assigned
Additional Preferences:
Additional Education and/or Equivalent Experience
Two (2) years of related animal experience as described above
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