ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - Cooper University Health Care

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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The Animal Care Technician is responsible for all aspects of the humane care, handling and restraint of various species of research laboratory animals in accordance with standard operating procedures, experimental protocols and all applicable state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines in the Cooper University Health Care Vivarium. In this position it is essential that individuals work as a productive, cooperative team member in accomplishing tasks.

Perform daily health checks and animal room environmental checks according to established procedure. Promptly report any animal health or room conditions issues to the area supervisor.

Properly handle and restrain various species of laboratory animals

Feed (ad libitum or restricted) and provide water to animals as directed.

Complete animal cage changes and sanitation as required or as special conditions warrant.

Properly mix and handle solutions used for a variety of purposes, but primarily for cleaning and sanitation

Maintain required levels of sanitation by sweeping, mopping, dusting and scrubbing on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis as instructed. Properly and safely operate mechanical sanitation and sterilization equipment.

Monitor animal rooms and area reports on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis as required.

Assist staff veterinarians in surgical and necropsy procedures. Perform animal treatments as prescribed by staff veterinarians. Properly record treatments and/or results.

Must wear/utilize protective equipment required for entry into restricted areas and performance of tasks as specified in applicable safety regulations and/or Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform euthanasia (humane death) of laboratory animals as directed. Dispose of carcasses in accordance with applicable regulations

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

0-2 years experience