Group Housing Technician I 1Work with Purpose

We are seeking a  Group Housing Technician for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada. 

Responsible for performing operational, administrative and technical tasks to provide comprehensive care for all nonhuman primates at the site, including: daily health observations, feeding/watering, sanitizing primary and secondary enclosures, environmental enrichment, handling and restraint, generating and recording data and related tasks. Assist with the movement of animals and stocking of supplies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform in-life technical procedures (e.g., handling, body weight).
• Input and edit computer entries (e.g., LIMS data capture for husbandry and animal health)
•  Observe animals for general health and overall well being.
• Clean primary enclosure and enclosure area for animals.
• Sanitize group housing units, enrichment devices and other related equipment.
• Measure and distribute feed to animals in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare and provide environmental enrichment.
• Collect monthly animal bodyweights.
• Assist with handling and restraint habituation activities. 
•  Inspect feeding and watering devices for proper function.
•  Review documentation of functions performed as part of quality control requirements.
•  Stocking of supplies for group housing.
•  Retrieve and view Standard Operating Procedures using appropriate database. 
•  Use GLPs, SOPs, processes and company policies when performing all job functions.
• Handle, restrain, and provide care for all nonhuman primates at the site.
• Maintain clean work areas (e.g.: laboratory area, primary enclosures, animal exam areas). 
•  Receive animals (e.g., general health observation, sexing and identification).
•  May perform basic veterinary technical and husbandry tasks with guidance, including the following:
•   Administration of various therapeutic veterinary treatment as needed.
•  Assist with animal receipt processing; sedation, animal handling, and physical exam recording.
•  Proficient animal restraint techniques.
• Veterinary Rounds and behavior treatments.

•  Education:  High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience:  None.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

***The pay range for this position starts at $19.75.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.