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We are seeking an Animal Support Technician to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD. 

As the Animal Support Technician I, you will maintain and monitor the health, production and physical environment within the IS commercial and academic client animal facility. Perform animal care and husbandry, to include daily equipment checks; providing appropriate food and water; performing cage changing and/or cage cleaning; recording animal health concerns, cage wash duties and sanitation. Provide environmental enrichment appropriate to species and support to multiple client's lab animal facilities.    

Additional responsibilities include: 

• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, health, and housing/isolator or support areas.  
• Assist with restraint, handling and manipulation of various animal species as assigned by the on-site supervisor or facility/attending veterinarian.  
• Perform humane chemical and physical euthanasia in accordance with the Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the AVMA Guide on Euthanasia, and under the direction of the attending veterinarian, or designee. 
• Follow all procedures necessary to properly maintain animal housing areas, including room or facility personnel entry; personnel protective equipment use, and sanitation/decontamination of equipment and materials. 
• Receive, inspect and house incoming animals. 
• Operate equipment and use supplies according to safety guidelines; perform general housekeeping and adhere to safety procedures. 
• Sanitize, maintain, and repair caging materials as directed. Maintain cage wash facilities in a clean and organized manner.  

The following are minimum requirements related to the Animal Support Technician position. 

• High school diploma or GED is required.  
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in biology or animal science or related field of study preferred.  
• Zero to Six (6) months of animal handling experience. 
• Obtain AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) upon eligibility. 

The pay range for this position is $20.00-21.00 USD per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.