Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are currently seeking both Full and Part-Time Animal Care technicians to join our team at our groundbreaking New Animal Services facility (1441 Harriet St., Des Moines, IA 50317). In this role, you will be the face and/or voice for our furry friends and also the one who keeps their space nice and clean! You will play a key role in providing appropriate care, cleaning, safety, and enrichment to our animals. You will be joining a team that works together to create change and provides a meaningful impact every day for the animals and our community.
Here's what we ask of you to take our Animal Care team to the next level.
Benefits Full Time:
Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include: