Operations Technician 2

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY (PURPOSE, PRIMARY FUNCTION)
Primary function is the daily care and maintenance of the LFB USA rabbit colony used to produce pharmaceutical products.  

Duties include basic animal husbandry, facility sanitization, animal restraint, feeding, milking, and record keeping.  Additional duties may include breeding activity/support, artificial insemination, sample collection, and injections.  

Tasks must be carried out in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) and accurately documented to maintain compliance with FDA mandated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).  Additional duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinical concerns, and nail trimming

• Husbandry activities to include cage change/cleaning, use of power wash and chemical dispensing equipment, and general facility sanitization and support

• Milking of rabbits and standard support activities to meet production goals and adherence to established schedules

• Proper restraint of rabbits to facilitate general animal care, transfers, sample collection, and advanced handling (AI restraint)

• Technical skills to include IM, IV, SC, and IP injections, and IV blood collection procedures

• Assess animals, initiate veterinary care and execute animal treatments

• Perform animal identification applications to include ear tags, tattoos and RFID transponders. 

• May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificial insemination breeding procedures, pregnancy palpation and kindling/weaning procedures

• Utilize computer and paper based systems to accurately document and/or record information to assure compliance with applicable regulations, and company policies

• Have an understanding of applicable Quality Systems (e.g. change control, deviations).

• May write, modify, and provide training (as assigned) on SOPs/WI/TM

• Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned projects independently with little or no supervision.

• Identify safety issues and initiate corrective actions to reach resolution

• Identify and communicate animal welfare concerns

• Exhibit a sound understanding of applicable animal care and use guidelines

• Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis