About this opportunity
Franklin Bio Lab lists this Full-Time Animal Care Technician opportunity in king of prussia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Jim Wilsons laboratory, a beacon of innovation in vector technology for over three decades. Building on this rich heritage, Franklin Biolabs is poised to redefine the landscape of the global genetic medicines industry. As a Contract Research Organization (CRO), Franklin Biolabs offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning from discovery through clinical manufacturing. Our goal is to empower our partners by providing unparalleled solutions that drive the advancement of genetic medicines. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and ensuring that transformative therapies reach those who need them most.
We are in search of an Animal Care Technician who will be responsible for performing efficient high-quality animal care and husbandry for a variety of species, including an expanding colony of nonhuman primates to maintain the highest standard of care and cleanliness. Animal care duties such as feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraining, and transporting animals.
Monitor animal health by observing animal behavior, physical appearance, and physical environment. Perform physical environment housekeeping duties and oversee environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature according to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
All associated equipment processing documentation, and research support requirements as outlined within Franklin Biolabs policies and departmental standard operating procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 2+ years of laboratory animal care experience (e.g. basic husbandry),
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)+ ALAT certification, and 1-2 years of laboratory animal care experience (e.g. basic husbandry),
Associate’s degree (AA/AS) in animal science, veterinary technology, biology or a related field and 0-1 year of experience.
Experience supporting studies under Good Laboratory Practices (21 CFR Part 58).
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and agencies (USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC).
Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, Good Documentation Practices, Good Laboratory Practices.
Knowledge of animal care and use and regulatory expectations.
Ability to work with nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species without jeopardizing the health status of the animals.
Franklin Biolabs maintains ABSL (animal biosafety levels) 2 facilities; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to interact with team members, clients, vendors and other third parties.
Ability to use digital communication tools (video conferencing, chat platforms etc.) On-Site
~ This position requires full-time on-site presence at our Discovery Labs location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Immunizations and Screenings
This position will require working with animals (e.g. This position may be required to go on-site during company closures to sustain the life and care of animals/biological materials. Essential for Research: This position may be required to go on-site to perform their regular work functions related to continued research during periods of adjusted operations. This would not likely be required to go on-site during a company closure under normal business operations.
Adequate near vision for reading documents or lab equipment.
Health insurance
~ Dental insurance
~ Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
~ Company Paid Holidays
~ Personal Floating Holidays
~ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
~ Life and AD&D insurance (Group & Voluntary)
Who can apply
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