Technician I

Job Summary: A Technician I is responsible for assisting management, scientists, veterinarians, and other company personnel with animal care, study-related tasks, and process improvement initiatives. The technician performs basic skills independently and continues to work under supervision to gain proficiency on skills still in development. They administer substances to animals, perform husbandry duties including cleaning/transporting caging and providing food and water; perform observations of animals to determine morbidity/mortality; collect and handle data and specimens. Essential duties and responsibilities: Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions. Train in on-boarding skills which may include animal handling, husbandry, observations, basic physiological indices, and data collection/recording to support each skill. Specific tasks 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. Maintain appropriate communication with other personnel. Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements. Use and maintain instrumentation and equipment according to SOPs. Ability to work scheduled shifts, standing, kneeling, climbing, and walking for extended periods of time. Capable of repetitive gripping, pinching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Job requires ability to independently routinely lift or carry up to 50lbs, or team lift weights exceeding 50lbs. Ability to perform repeated twisting, bending, and reaching; exposure to hot and/or humid environments. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.), required. Experience: No previous experience required. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Commute: Mattawan, MI 49071 (Required) Work Location: In person