Animal Care Technician

About BCforward

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. 

Key Points- this is not a job for everyone
Handling mice and rats that are genetically bred for medical testing
They will be cleaning cages, feeding etc.
This is a sterile environment- candidates must take a shower and change into sterile clothes (provided) each day.  Cannot leave for lunch or breaks.  Food is provided.

Responsibilities:
Provide food, water, and clean housing to animals according to a rigid schedule
Maintain detailed records of animal production and inventory in precisely weighed and aged groups
Inject or medicate animals as instructed
Prepare for shipment
Work within changing shift times and rotating overtime schedule
Review integrity of the isolator unit and maintenance
Maintain work area in an organized, aseptic, and safe condition
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Able to handle laboratory animals and recognize abnormalities
Commitment to provide the highest quality care for laboratory animals and their offspring
Ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently
Accurately calculate and record numbers
Good teamwork skills
Able to work in a confined environment
Work in a standing position that will require bending and stretching of arms and legs throughout regular work shift
Lift and move objects regularly throughout shift.
Avoid contact with rodent species outside of work

Additional Info:

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen