Animal Research Technician IV, Training

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We are seeking a Technician IV to join our Integrated Toxicology (ITox) team at the Kansas City (CR-KAN) Site. This site is the first of its kind, bridging CRL’s Discovery and Safety Assessment business units, while bringing automation to standard lead optimization toxicology study models to deliver rapid study results to our clients. The technician IV has mastery of basic skills required to conduct a study, which include animal husbandry needs, animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance, feeding procedures;

collecting data, observing the animals for health status, body weight measurements; administering doses by various methods, conducting euthanasia, and/or biological specimen collections for analysis. The technician is trained to perform these skills for multi‑species and is able to support the training of basic and advanced technical skills to entry‑level and experienced staff.

• Character – Unquestionable integrity. Respect for all.
• Coachable – Eager to receive feedback. Open to making improvements.
• Commitment – Dedicated to our animals, our clients/studies, our team.
• Collaborative – Team player. Eager to help.
• Communicative – Proactively asks questions. Provide complete answers.
• Competent – Continuously and proactively hones and expands skill sets.
• Care – Committed to helping others learn and caring for colleagues.

• Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals, using gentle and positive human‑animal interactions.
• Perform skills of the department including animal handling/restraint, housing maintenance, and feeding procedures; collecting data, observing the animals for health status, and body weight measurements; administering doses by various methods, conducting euthanasia, and/or biological specimen collections for analysis. Specific skills will be based on each area’s training plan and business needs.
• Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems.
• Consistently perform work on internal/external client studies.
• Perform training on basic non-invasive and invasive technical (e.g., dosing, bleeding, etc.). Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
• Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.), preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of small and/or large animal in‑vivo experience preferred. Experience with basic adult learning/training technique required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: ALAT and LAT certification required. Must maintain continuing education that ensures AALAS certification registry is upheld.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, use of Microsoft Suite Office products.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule includes evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

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