Animal Care Technician I

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Ventura County CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

What You’ll Work On

Working under supervision, maintains the health and safety of an animal research colony.  Performs duties to maintain animal health and safety according to the specifications outlined in the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), guidelines provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and under the direction of the attending veterinarian.  Assists in the completion of animal research studies under the guidelines of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).  Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Applies existing work methods to different known situations.

The Opportunity

• Under supervision, maintains an animal colony while adhering to the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations, the standards of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Assists in maintain a preventative health and maintenance program for laboratory animals.
• Maintains animal health records and facility logs.
• Monitors animals for any health problems and/or behavior changes.  Follows guidelines from the facilities’ Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and follows instructions from the attending veterinarian for treatment of animals.  Makes observations and advises veterinarian of animal’s conditions.
• Applies knowledge of animal restraint, husbandry, and nursing care when needed.
• Assist in data collection activities as required.
• Provides assistance in all aspects of research animal husbandry including, but not limited to, procurement, exams, medications, nutrition, handling and sanitation.
• Performs various clerical activities. This includes, but is not limited to; maintain animal health and study files, maintaining various logs, inventory, and purchasing.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.  Must be able to multi-task and rotate through all tasks performed in the assigned laboratory as needed.
• Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures. 
• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills. 
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential. 
• Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability to work overtime is also required. 
• Must have the ability to on occasion handle and/or lift animals weighing up to 70 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in a related science discipline; some experience handling animals of different species.  Possess a functional familiarity with computer operating systems (Windows) and software applications (Word, Excel).

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