Job Information
Merck Animal Care Technician in De Soto, Kansas
Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Basic animal husbandry, observation of animals, record keeping, and assisting with some technical procedures, in addition to cleaning and servicing of animal units.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage of Time
Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
40%
- Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
20%
- Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation. This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling. Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and/or Project Leaders. Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease.
20%
- Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies. Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior. Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies.
10%
- Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility
10%
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
- Refer to current Organizational Chart
SCOPE MEASURES:
- List quantitative measures of the scope of the position (i.e., staff supervised, approval authority, operating budget, sales volume, dollar value of projects, etc.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
Minimum 3 years experience working in an animal test facility.
Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
Ability to perform physical work, i.e., lifting 50 pounds.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain basic records.
Additional Information:
Immunizations & routine blood sampling may be required to ensure human safety while working with zoonotic agents. Actual protocol may vary by site.
Involves 365 days per year of animal work and responsibility. Involves routine indoor/outdoor exposure on a daily basis, travel from facility to facility, on-call status for animal care, and involves flexible work week and/or overtime.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
12/9/2024
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Requisition ID: R323826