Animal Services Technician

Animal Services Technician I

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well‑being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a “One Health” approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Location:

Lenexa, KS

This role involves providing care for animals and offering technical support to the Animal Services Department, Quality Control, and Research and Development. The position includes assisting with quality control assessments and conducting research and development trials to produce poultry and swine vaccines. This position requires a strong commitment to animal welfare, meticulous attention to detail and a fundamental understanding of scientific and regulatory guidelines.

• Daily work in Animal Facilities: includes monitoring, feeding and caring for the animals, cleaning habitat and facilities.
• Support and Assist Clinical
  
  Activities:
  
  involves assisting with trial or studies involving the animals, in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Operation and Maintenance of Equipment involves operating equipment and ensuring that all equipment is in good working order.
• Preparation of Lab and Study Materials: prepare and organize materials needed to conduct an animal trial or study, including research subjects, habitat, challenge material and documentation.
• Documentation and Compliance requires accurate and concurrent record keeping in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). This includes compliance for research activities and documentation.
• Animal Welfare: prioritizing the welfare of animals within AVMA, USDA and company regulations and guidelines.
• Regulatory Compliance: performing tasks in accordance with USDA, Federal and State regulations and company guidelines.
• Adhere to company safety and policies.

• Shape solutions out of complexity
• Client focus
• Collaborate with empathy
• Engage and develop
• Drive ambition and accountability
• Influence others

Technical

Skills:

• Scientific
  
  Skills:
  
  technician has fundamental understanding of clinical procedures. They should be familiar with common terminology, tools, and procedures used in a clinical setting. The technician needs to understand the importance of biosecurity and biosafety in a research facility.
• Quality
  
  Skills:
  
  knowledge of GLP/GMP techniques and fundamental understanding of USDA regulations.
• Study
  
  Skills:
  
  fundamental/basic work skills related to study process, documentation and data management.
• Project
  
  Skills:
  
  fundamental knowledge and performance of common trial activities.
• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  basic knowledge and skills of standard office software for data input.

Functional

Skills:

• Accurate Observation and concurrent record‑keeping
• Basic understanding of federal and state regulations
• Basic vaccination and challenge techniques
• Basic animal restraint, movement, tagging, and husbandry skills.
• Basic blood and tissue sampling techniques
• Disinfection and cleaning
• Assist with animal necropsy, disposal and disinfection
• Compliance with company and departmental SOP’s
• Euthanasia in accordance with AVMA guidelines.

• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience –…