Animal Technician – Level 2
| Company | Merck |
|---|---|
| Location | North Wales, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- AALAS certification level ALAT or higher (required before placement)
- Ability to follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Ability to follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Responsibilities
- Routine feeding and health assessment
- Cage change and room disinfection
- Restraint for husbandry and study purposes
- Accurate record keeping, captured manually and electronically
- Receipt, housing and identification of animals
- Independently carries out duties related to husbandry, restraint for dose and sampling, laboratory housekeeping, organization of supplies, rack and tunnel washer operation
- Assists with training of peers, ensures completion and quality of daily assignment, and provides feedback on vivarium operations
- Performs duties related to the care, health, maintenance, security and safety of animals
- Maintains records applicable to animal husbandry procedures as assigned and certifies their completion through self-inspection
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable working independently or in teams