Animal Technician jobs in Bowie, MD

Animal Technician provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Animal Care Technician - Part Time
  • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
  • Alexandria, VA PART_TIME
  • Description

    Responsible for daily cleaning and feeding of the animals at the animal shelter and other associated tasks. Weekend work will be required; Saturday or Sunday availability is required. This is a part-time, temporary position.

    DEPARTMENT: Animal Care

    FLSA STATUS: Part-Time Temporary

    JOB SUMMARY: 



    Requirements

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

     Animal Care:

    1. Follow protocol to clean and sanitize and set up animal enclosures
    2. Feed animals based on each animal’s size and diet instructions
    3. Ensure animals have clean, fresh water at all times
    4. Complete observation records for each enclosure cleaned
    5. Follow instructions regarding handling animals
    6. Wash dishes and laundry
    7. Lift large bags of cat litter, animal food and fill bins
    8. Sort and organize donations
    9. Mop floors
    10. Clean exam rooms and associated animal care areas 
    11. Communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers to ensure that they are aware of any issues pertinent to their areas of responsibility
    12. Develop a basic working knowledge of the AWLA’s procedures, guidelines, and protocols for the safe handling of animals
    13. Other tasks as appropriate

     POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

    1. Required:
    2. High school diploma or equivalent
    3. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment
    4. Understanding of humane care and treatment of animals
    5. Fluent in English
    6. Preferred
    7. Proven ability to clean and pay attention to detail
    8. Experience in animal care
    9. Shelter experience

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    1. Indoors in a high noise, air-conditioned/heated building, outdoors at shelter in various weather conditions, or on-location for various activities
    2. Equipment use:

    power washer, industrial dish washing machine, laundry machine, dryer, and cleaning supplies

    1. Work hours: 
    2. 8 am to noon, five days a week
    3. Weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and holiday hours will be required

     MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

    1. Regular exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals,, dust, animal feces/urine
    2. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
    3. Ability to squat, bend, grip and be flexible to do so
    4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
    5. Ability to work around pet dander, dust and other allergens without issue
    6. Regularly required to stand and walk
    7. Requires working alone or with minimal supervision - must be self-motivated
    8. Requires treating people and animals in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner
    9. Must have the ability to effectively communicate; verbally and written
    10. Ability to read and listen to instructions and follow them
    11. Ability to make observations and write them down
    12. Adherence to the AWLA’s policies and philosophies

    This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.  This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

  • 1 Month Ago

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Animal Care Technician
  • Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, Inc
  • Arlington, VA PART_TIME
  • Summary: The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, fa...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Animal technician
  • Piper Companies
  • Rockville, MD FULL_TIME
  • Piper Life Sciences is seeking a dedicated Animal Technician for an opportunity with a preclinical research company in Rockville, MD . This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands on experience worki...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Animal technician
  • Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies
  • Frederick, MD FULL_TIME
  • The Alaka ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Laboratory Animal Technician to support our government customer located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. one time sign-on bonus in the amount of...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Animal technician
  • Medix
  • Rockville, MD FULL_TIME
  • We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at a leading Immunotherapy Contract Research Organization (CRO). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Animal technician
  • Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
  • Frederick, MD FULL_TIME
  • For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant imp...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Animal Caretaker 1
  • Ichgcp
  • Baltimore, MD
  • **Animal Caretaker 1** **Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)** ****Baltimore, MD, US, 21224**** Animal Ca...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Caretaker 2 (technical) 14BS $1,500 Sign on Bonus
  • Ichgcp
  • Bethesda, MD
  • **Animal Caretaker 2 (technical) 14BS $1,500 Sign on Bonus** **Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)** ****...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Caretaker 2 (14BS) $500 Sign On Bonus$$
  • Ichgcp
  • Bethesda, MD
  • **Animal Caretaker 2 (14BS) $500 Sign On Bonus$$** **Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)** ****Bethesda, ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Technician-221948
  • Medix™
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Animal Technician to join our team at a leading Immunotherapy Contract Re...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Research Technician
  • Piper Companies
  • Rockville, MD
  • Piper Health Sciences is seeking an Animal Research Technician to join a pre-clinical organization focusing on in vivo m...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Scientist
  • CAMRIS
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Overview We are seeking a Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Inf...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Care Technician
  • George Washington University
  • Washington, DC
  • I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Job Description Summary: The Office of Animal Research (OAR) supports the highest standards of...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Animal Care Technician 2
  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Washington, DC
  • Animal Care Technician 2 Req ID #: 221478 Location: Washington, DC, US, 20052 For 75 years, Charles River employees have...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bowie /ˈbuːi/ is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 54,727 at the 2010 U.S. Census. Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George's County, and the fifth most populous city and third largest city by area in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2014 CNN Money ranked Bowie 28th in its Best Places to Live in America list. Bowie is located at 38°57′53″N 76°44′40″W / 38.96472°N 76.74444°W / 38.96472; -76.74444 (38.964727, −76.744531). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.51 squ...
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Income Estimation for Animal Technician jobs
$43,932 to $50,811
Bowie, Maryland area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago