Technical Specialist

Description The animal research technician is a critical role in day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution.  This position will provide care for companion animals in a research environment at the Kalamazoo, MI site. Primary species of responsibility are cats, dogs and rodents but may also include cross-support with other species. Must properly use and maintain all necessary equipment and follow proper techniques as determined by departmental SOPs and Institutional Policies. This role performs all phases of clinical and preclinical studies, associated with the discovery and/or development of animal health products.  Weekend and holiday work expected and performed on rotation. Responsibilities : •    Performing daily animal husbandry for cats, dogs and rodents •    Sample collection, sample processing, executing technical aspects of study protocols and data collection. •    Utilizing knowledge of how functional areas are used and maintained in the completion of research protocols, responsible for all steps of room maintenance related to studies, cleaning and disinfecting animal areas, to ensuring the animal facilities are in inspection ready state. •    Provide training on animal activities.  •    Laboratory and instrument maintenance in accordance with applicable Animal Welfare and GXP and policies.  •    All responsibilities must be conducted in accordance with protocols and applicable SOPs. •    Comprehend and follow research protocols. •    Provides communication with and assistance to the lead technicians, manager, and researchers. •    Assist and support the clinical veterinarians with all aspects of veterinary care. •    Contributes to continuous improvement and shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group. Qualifications : •    High school diploma + 3 years related experience or education combined and/or valid veterinary technician license/certification •    Experience in working with animals, cats and dogs preferred, in a commercial or veterinary research setting •    Proven track record of working well in a team setting. •    Flexibility, enthusiasm and adaptability within the work environment •    History of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks. •    Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required. Desirable attributes : •    Associate degree in related field •    AALAS Certification. •    Great attitude. •    Previous experience in an in vivo research setting. Physical Requirements : •    Ability to lift 50 pounds. •    Role requires the usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a very high level of personal hygiene to be maintained while at work.       Full time     Regular     Colleague     Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.     Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn , including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from