Southern Research Institute
Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician
Southern Research Institute, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Overview
Position:
Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician Location:
Birmingham, AL Job Id:
4357 # of Openings:
1 Company:
Southern Research Discover a career where your work truly matters. Southern Research has been translating science into real-world solutions since 1941. Join our innovative team and enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, PTO, an employee assistance program, and more.
General Summary This is a senior-level animal care position responsible for animal care, husbandry, and overall animal facility support. The senior animal care technician has a full understanding of the principals involved in providing animal care, husbandry, animal facility support, and demonstrated proficiency in all of the laboratory techniques. This position is a member of an animal care team led by a Group leader and reports directly to the Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources who will have direct management responsibility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Observes and executes husbandry activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, organizational policies, and safety and health practices.
Observes safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following SOPs, GLP, and study protocols.
Ensures team members adhere to SOPs, GLP guidelines, and organizational policies, including health and safety practices.
Provides daily task oversight to a team of less experienced husbandry staff.
Provides animal care, husbandry, and facility-related training to laboratory animal resource technicians as required.
Provides appropriate feedback concerning performance of the animal care technicians to the Manager, Laboratory Operations as appropriate.
Handles and works with laboratory animals and the equipment, supplies, and materials required to provide humane conditions.
Performs required animal care facility and equipment maintenance duties.
Executes key activities to maintain the care of laboratory animals, including but not limited to:
Cleans cages, equipment, and work area, and decontaminates animal rooms; this includes operating sanitizing and sterilizing equipment.
Provides clean housing, feed, water, and appropriate enrichment for all animals housed in the facility.
May gather experimental data by measuring and recording body weights and temperatures, qualitative and quantitative food and water consumption, and observation of physical condition.
Transfers animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks, and materials from storage to work areas.
Transports laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms.
Observes animals twice daily and reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
Stores feed, bedding, materials, and equipment in a manner compliant with SOPs.
Operates and adjusts animal watering system.
Provides environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed.
Performs general handling and restraint of animals as required.
Verifies and documents the operational status of various pieces of equipment and environmental conditions in animal facilities.
Receives and quarantines animals as required.
Observes feed and water restrictions including fasting.
Learns new techniques required to provide research study support.
Assists supervisor in training new and recently promoted personnel in animal care practices commensurate with the position.
Executes key activities to maintain the animal care facility and equipment, including but not limited to:
Repairs/replaces limits, water manifolds, cage latches, AWS water lines, and water hoses.
Completes general maintenance such as changing casters, unclogging drains, changing light bulbs, and changing filters.
Does routine maintenance on rack washers.
Performs monthly and quarterly testing in the facility such as air flow, light intensity, and vermin control.
Learns additional skills to perform routine maintenance in the Animal Care Facility.
Ensures necessary controlled documents are readily available for routine use.
Provides oversight to help ensure all procedures and documentation are performed in accordance with established SOPs and GLP requirements.
Assists the supervisor, manager, and veterinarian as necessary.
Performs other duties as may be required by group leader or manager.
Requirements / Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or Associates degree with 5 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related laboratory/animal facility experience.
Ability to observe safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following SOPs, GLP, and study protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate ability to utilize relevant MS Office Suite products.
Ability to wear PPE, including an N95 respirator or PAPR for extended periods.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts.
Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks.
This position requires the ability to meet all entry requirements, including medical and vaccination requirements for work in both ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 environments. Immunizations are required and are determined by the study/agent. Examples may include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, Yellow Fever, and Influenza.
Core Values
Cultivating human connection
- putting people first. We know that every individual makes a difference and that no one can do it alone. We believe the world\'s most powerful resource is human potential. We are an inclusive and courageous team where innovation and diversity of thought go hand in hand. We understand that relationships move at the speed of trust.
Operating with precise execution
- measuring what matters and owning results as a team. We leverage data to drive decisions that advance science. We recognize the importance of a stable foundation coupled with an agile mindset. We hold ourselves accountable and take pride in our work. We give and receive candid feedback as a gift that keeps us growing.
Harnessing relentless curiosity
- our unstoppable, innovative force. We are driven to ask sharp questions and push the boundaries of knowledge. We use creativity and critical thinking as catalysts for finding solutions that change lives. We learn by doing, consistently striving to improve our relationships, training, methodologies, questions and results.
Stewarding a healthy community
- implementing sustainable operations for a safe, engaging environment. We don\'t compromise on safety and health for our employees, customers or community. We believe a healthy community begins with inclusive economic opportunities. We respect the dignity of the patients we ultimately serve. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.
Job Specific Behaviors
Attention to detail
- Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.
Communicates effectively
- Creates a team environment in which information flows freely and decision making is based on a win-win philosophy.
Planning and Organization
- Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
Adaptability
- Works effectively under changing conditions. Approaches change positively and adjusts behavior accordingly.
Applied Learning
- Actively participates in learning activities. Quickly gains knowledge, understanding or skill and applies it to assignments.
Judgment
- Makes rational and realistic decisions based on logical assumptions and factual information.
Quality Orientation
- Complies with established policies and procedures. Ensures high-quality work output.
Initiative / Productivity
- Proactively takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
Work Standards
- Sets high goals or standards of performance for self.
Builds/Maintains Winning Teamwork
- Creates a collaborative climate, respects others, and builds trust.
Coaches/Develops Others
- Selects talent, sets expectations, provides feedback, and fosters a learning environment.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, or climbing for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time without leaving the work area.
Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Repetitive and strenuous activities that require standing or stooping/crouching.
Exposure to high noise levels.
Clear vision with or without corrective lenses at distance.
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Wearing a respirator for extended periods.
Computer use for extended periods.
Exposure to temperature/humidity variations.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations AAALAS certification at the LAT level (preferred).
Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Position:
Senior Laboratory Animal Resources Technician Location:
Birmingham, AL Job Id:
4357 # of Openings:
1 Company:
Southern Research Discover a career where your work truly matters. Southern Research has been translating science into real-world solutions since 1941. Join our innovative team and enjoy benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life insurance, PTO, an employee assistance program, and more.
General Summary This is a senior-level animal care position responsible for animal care, husbandry, and overall animal facility support. The senior animal care technician has a full understanding of the principals involved in providing animal care, husbandry, animal facility support, and demonstrated proficiency in all of the laboratory techniques. This position is a member of an animal care team led by a Group leader and reports directly to the Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources who will have direct management responsibility.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Observes and executes husbandry activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations, organizational policies, and safety and health practices.
Observes safety and study requirements by reading, understanding, and following SOPs, GLP, and study protocols.
Ensures team members adhere to SOPs, GLP guidelines, and organizational policies, including health and safety practices.
Provides daily task oversight to a team of less experienced husbandry staff.
Provides animal care, husbandry, and facility-related training to laboratory animal resource technicians as required.
Provides appropriate feedback concerning performance of the animal care technicians to the Manager, Laboratory Operations as appropriate.
Handles and works with laboratory animals and the equipment, supplies, and materials required to provide humane conditions.
Performs required animal care facility and equipment maintenance duties.
Executes key activities to maintain the care of laboratory animals, including but not limited to:
Cleans cages, equipment, and work area, and decontaminates animal rooms; this includes operating sanitizing and sterilizing equipment.
Provides clean housing, feed, water, and appropriate enrichment for all animals housed in the facility.
May gather experimental data by measuring and recording body weights and temperatures, qualitative and quantitative food and water consumption, and observation of physical condition.
Transfers animals and animal identification to clean caging/racks, and materials from storage to work areas.
Transports laboratory equipment and materials to and from animal rooms.
Observes animals twice daily and reports abnormal findings to appropriate personnel.
Stores feed, bedding, materials, and equipment in a manner compliant with SOPs.
Operates and adjusts animal watering system.
Provides environmental enrichment and/or socialization to animals as directed.
Performs general handling and restraint of animals as required.
Verifies and documents the operational status of various pieces of equipment and environmental conditions in animal facilities.
Receives and quarantines animals as required.
Observes feed and water restrictions including fasting.
Learns new techniques required to provide research study support.
Assists supervisor in training new and recently promoted personnel in animal care practices commensurate with the position.
Executes key activities to maintain the animal care facility and equipment, including but not limited to:
Repairs/replaces limits, water manifolds, cage latches, AWS water lines, and water hoses.
Completes general maintenance such as changing casters, unclogging drains, changing light bulbs, and changing filters.
Does routine maintenance on rack washers.
Performs monthly and quarterly testing in the facility such as air flow, light intensity, and vermin control.
Learns additional skills to perform routine maintenance in the Animal Care Facility.
Ensures necessary controlled documents are readily available for routine use.
Provides oversight to help ensure all procedures and documentation are performed in accordance with established SOPs and GLP requirements.
Assists the supervisor, manager, and veterinarian as necessary.
Performs other duties as may be required by group leader or manager.
Requirements / Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or Associates degree with 5 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related laboratory/animal facility experience.
Ability to observe safety and study requirements by reading, understanding and following SOPs, GLP, and study protocols.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate ability to utilize relevant MS Office Suite products.
Ability to wear PPE, including an N95 respirator or PAPR for extended periods.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of standard scientific principles, theories, and concepts.
Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks.
This position requires the ability to meet all entry requirements, including medical and vaccination requirements for work in both ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 environments. Immunizations are required and are determined by the study/agent. Examples may include Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Smallpox, Polio, Yellow Fever, and Influenza.
Core Values
Cultivating human connection
- putting people first. We know that every individual makes a difference and that no one can do it alone. We believe the world\'s most powerful resource is human potential. We are an inclusive and courageous team where innovation and diversity of thought go hand in hand. We understand that relationships move at the speed of trust.
Operating with precise execution
- measuring what matters and owning results as a team. We leverage data to drive decisions that advance science. We recognize the importance of a stable foundation coupled with an agile mindset. We hold ourselves accountable and take pride in our work. We give and receive candid feedback as a gift that keeps us growing.
Harnessing relentless curiosity
- our unstoppable, innovative force. We are driven to ask sharp questions and push the boundaries of knowledge. We use creativity and critical thinking as catalysts for finding solutions that change lives. We learn by doing, consistently striving to improve our relationships, training, methodologies, questions and results.
Stewarding a healthy community
- implementing sustainable operations for a safe, engaging environment. We don\'t compromise on safety and health for our employees, customers or community. We believe a healthy community begins with inclusive economic opportunities. We respect the dignity of the patients we ultimately serve. We are motivated to serve communities that are underserved and markets that are overlooked.
Job Specific Behaviors
Attention to detail
- Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data.
Communicates effectively
- Creates a team environment in which information flows freely and decision making is based on a win-win philosophy.
Planning and Organization
- Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
Adaptability
- Works effectively under changing conditions. Approaches change positively and adjusts behavior accordingly.
Applied Learning
- Actively participates in learning activities. Quickly gains knowledge, understanding or skill and applies it to assignments.
Judgment
- Makes rational and realistic decisions based on logical assumptions and factual information.
Quality Orientation
- Complies with established policies and procedures. Ensures high-quality work output.
Initiative / Productivity
- Proactively takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
Work Standards
- Sets high goals or standards of performance for self.
Builds/Maintains Winning Teamwork
- Creates a collaborative climate, respects others, and builds trust.
Coaches/Develops Others
- Selects talent, sets expectations, provides feedback, and fosters a learning environment.
Physical Demands
Standing, walking, or climbing for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time without leaving the work area.
Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Repetitive and strenuous activities that require standing or stooping/crouching.
Exposure to high noise levels.
Clear vision with or without corrective lenses at distance.
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Wearing a respirator for extended periods.
Computer use for extended periods.
Exposure to temperature/humidity variations.
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations AAALAS certification at the LAT level (preferred).
Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Apply Apply for this Position
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