Job Title: Animal Care Technician

Reports to (Title): Manager of Animal Care or higher

Location: St. Paul

Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-Exempt

Has Direct Reports : No

Department: ILS - Animal Care Support

EEO Category: Laborers and Helpers

Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for performing the daily husbandry aspects of all animals in compliance with GLP, USDA and AAALAC guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

- Handles animals humanely.

- Daily feeding of animals.

- Washing and changing of animal cages.

- Receives shipments of feed, bedding and other materials.

- Disinfects laboratory daily.

- Maintains accurate documentation of logs.

- Training new staff.

- Works on routine assignments per written procedures, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

- Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.

- Works under close supervision from supervisor or senior personnel.

- Performs support functions (e.g. Runner function)

- Ability to work in a team environment and independently as required.

- May be required to work Holidays and weekends.

- May be required to work overtime.

- Contributes to the overall operations and to the achievement of departmental goals.

- Perform job specific tasks in compliance with applicable Regulations, International Standards, and WuXi AppTec Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

- Thorough understanding of Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.

- Other duties as assigned.

- May be required to assist in other departments.

Job Requirements:

Experience / Education

- High Diploma or equivalent education preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

- Proficient in Oral & Written communication skills

- Need to be able to read, write and understand English

- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)

- Good Documentation Practices experience preferred

- MS Excel and Windows experience

Physical Requirement:

- Must be able to work in a Lab setting with exposure to animals/biohazards/chemical

- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE

- Must be able to work in environment with minimal noise levels

- Ability to stand for long periods of time

- Clarity of vision

- Ability to identify and distinguish colors

- Must be able to perform activities with repetitive motions

- Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely/often/occasionally

- Ability to crouch, bend, twist and reach

- Ability to push/pull 50 lbs routinely/often occasionally

- Ability to work in variable temperatures high to freezing

- Inside working conditions

- Must not have animal allergies to applicable species in this facility