Animal Care Technician III
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Healthcare
Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.
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Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube.
Job DescriptionTo independently provide routine and essential maintenance and operational support of vivarium equipment, supplies, facilities, and husbandry of animals, under supervision.
Responsibilities- Completely follow established procedures and protocols according to required schedules (including off-hours, weekends, and holidays)
- Recognize, clearly communicate, and document procedural variances
- Maintain vivarium equipment, including sanitization, and stocking supplies when appropriate
- Learn and effectively implement new techniques
- Observe performance of and troubleshoot instrumentation
- Complete all assigned and required trainings prior to deadlines and act as a mentor to junior staff for basic techniques
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in animal care and vivarium operations. Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques, as required, to suit the changing needs of research or development sciences. Perform routine and complex tasks competently
- Documentation of tasks and observations, and adherence to designated task schedules and departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards and regulatory requirements regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable
- Use experience and training to make decisions to execute responsibilities
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience or A.S. or equivalent degree and 1 year experience and entry-level certification in related field or techniques (ALAT level AALAS)
- Physical dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, organizational and time management skills, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions encountered in task performance
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, internet browser navigation, and communication such as email and messaging
- Able to lift 50 pounds, perform repetitive procedures, and stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Practical knowledge, including basic calculations, and problem-solving ability to carry out job function
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- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.
This range may be modified in the future. - We offer a comprehensive package of benefits…
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