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Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is a scientific and engineering business that provides technological support services to a diverse customer base. We’re committed to delivering world-class scientific and engineering professional assistance to prepare for our nation’s defense and security. Our work supports some of our country’s most important national security programs, and our expertise enhances homeland security. As a growing research services firm specializing in science and engineering, we offer a collaborative team culture, providing support for research, engineering, and project management. We seek intellectual curiosity, a high level of comfort with complexity, and a desire to work in a wide range of challenging on-site environments.
Excet, A Precise Systems Company, seeks an experienced Animal Care Technician I (99251) to provide routine husbandry services with supervision to research animal colonies. Required services include, but are not limited to, providing clean caging and fresh food and water to research animals, sanitization of animal holding facilities, environmental monitoring, and observing animals for signs of abnormal health.
All work is performed on-site, in Edgewood, Maryland, 5 days per week
The Laboratory Animal Caretaker I works with an assortment of equipment including animal restraint devices, autoclaves for sterilization, and different types of cage washing equipment. This caretaker must have a basic understanding of biohazards in the research environment and a working knowledge for biohazard levels one and two; and be trained on safety procedures to avoid infection or exposure. In order to understand their responsibilities, Laboratory Animal Caretaker I should understand the moral and ethical aspects of the care and use of research animals. This position may require a general knowledge about federal, state, and local regulations. Other titles associated are Facility Support Technician, Animal Husbandry Caretaker, Technical Support Technician, and Facility Support Team Leader
Duties:
General duties include completing animal husbandry tasks with minimal supervision such as providing clean caging, fresh food and water to research animals, sanitization of animal holding facilities, environmental monitoring, and observation of animals for signs of abnormal health
Services will be performed on a schedule that is regulated by governing bodies and internal SOPs
Reliable, skilled, high quality, and compassionate animal handling and care for all species
Sanitation and cleaning of facility
Weekly: animal census, running floor scrubber (2x/week), mopping of area which floor scrubber cannot reach, stericycle/package waste, restocking rooms, flushing eye washes and keeping loading dock clean
Monthly: sanitize/clean unused room, run DF 5000 down all floor drains, check scrubber batteries, pest control, sweep/mop elevators, check/change room filter (when necessary)
Deliver subcutaneous injections under proper protocols when directed
Animal euthanasia when deemed necessary under proper protocols
Record-keeping and thorough documentation of animal care in accordance with SOPs and Animal Use Protocols.
After the primary tasks of husbandry services have been completed, the candidate should be ready to learn support techniques that are new to him/her and should familiarize themselves and assist with all monitoring of animals, as appropriate.
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is covered by the Service Contract Labor Standard under a Wage Determination. As such Under the SCA selected candidates are entitled to both the hourly rate aforementioned and a health and welfare benefit. Precise Systems is meeting that benefit through the use of a bona fide plan which includes certain insurance coverage.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Excet, A Precise Systems Company, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, participates in E-Verify. Excet, A Precise Systems Company, encourages and supports workplace diversity.
Required Skills
Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years equivalent relevant work experience.
Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent.