Animal Care Technician

Key AccountabilitiesThe Animal Care Technician III is primarily responsible for the execution of approved protocols for animal studies in a safe, accurate and timely fashion.In this role, you will conduct research trials, create process models and perform statistical analysis using data collected that includes animal weight, feed information and various types of sample information.You will also be responsible for providing standard animal husbandry and housekeeping duties.Maintain cleanliness and perform basic equipment maintenance and troubleshoot research or medical equipment to ensure proper protocols requirements.Contribute to continuous evaluation and improvement of experimental methodology, daily routines and procedures.Maintain safe working conditions in accordance to our safety program and animal welfare standards and comply with animal policies.Execute predefined protocols and standard operation procedures, like feeding, sample collection, animal observation, disease recognition, accurate data compilation, observations, deviations and trial quality measurement are in time and in scope.Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma, secondary education level or equivalentProficient computer skillsMinimum of four years of related work experienceBenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.