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Animal Care Technician Jobs in Sioux Center, IA at Precigen, Inc
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POSITION SUMMARY
Animal Facilities Technician will assist the Animal Facilities manager conduct research and development and clinical research activities at the Iowa City Animal Facility. These activities will include embryo transfer activities, daily animal care, farrowing, genetic testing, clinical research activities, and delivery of CFTR animals to the University of Iowa. All animal care must be conducted in compliance with the requirements and expectations of USDA, AAALAC, FDA, NIH and other relevant agencies. In addition, this position will assist in surgical procedures, preparation and completion of documentation, and other farm activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide daily care for animals including feeding, cleaning, breeding, farrowing, weaning and observation.
Assist in surgical procedures including but not limited to embryo transfer.
Obtain necessary tissue and data to provide to internal and external research organizations
Assist veterinarians in communicating animal health concerns/needs
Maintain facilities
Maintain detailed records for animal treatment and observation and inventory
Work as a team to accomplish the tasks required for the day
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – N/A
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Training & Education Preferred:
BS/BA in animal science or another technical field, or equivalent experience
Training in laboratory procedures and animal care guidelines (AWA and AAALAC)
Excellent communication skills
Prior Experience Preferred:
Neonatal piglet care
Adult pig care
STARTING PAY WILL BE BASED ON SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Technical Competencies:
Knowledge of AAALAC requirements and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) procedures utilized in research involving animals
Behavioural Competencies:
Self Motivated: Self Starter, solution minded.
Focused on Excellence: Desires to meet or exceed all requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Always looking for a better way to achieve any goal.
Team Oriented: Understands the strengths and weaknesses of others, seek to bring out the best in others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to be on your feet a majority of working hours
Ability to lift, carry and reach for items at least 50 lbs
Ability to take multiple showers daily
Title: Animal Care Technician
Company: Precigen, Inc
Location: Sioux Center, IA
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