Technician I – Technical Operations

Key responsibilities include ensuring humane care and welfare for animals through positive interactions, training in essential on-boarding skills such as animal handling, husbandry, observation, basic physiological assessments, and data collection as per area-specific training plans and business needs. The technician will collect, document, review, and verify data, ensure high study quality, adhere to all PPE, safety, cleaning, and cross-contamination protocols, maintain communication with colleagues, support team members, and follow directions from leadership. They will also use and maintain instrumentation according to SOPs and perform tasks as per SOP, BOP, and/or protocols, along with other assigned duties.

Candidates preferably have a high school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. No prior experience is required. Certifications are not specified. Essential qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn validated systems), and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment by following all safety procedures and using protective equipment. The role requires adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP), and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules to ensure study integrity and regulatory compliance.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred

Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsorship visa, now or in the future. Requires willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, often on short notice. Overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after-hours shift coverage are required as needed.