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Associate Animal Tech - II

Careers Integrated Resources Inc De Soto, KS (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Associate Animal Tech - II
Job Location: De Soto, KS 66018
Job Duration: 12 Months+ (Possible Extension)
 
Shift: Work shift: Monday-Friday (6.30 am - 2.30 pm or 7.30 am - 3.30 pm)
 
Job Description:
  • Provide basic animal husbandry, i.e., feed, water, care, sanitation, socialization. Observations of test animals for adverse reactions.
  • Cleaning and disinfection of animal units after an experiment is conducted. This includes initial cleaning, disinfecting, changing filters and fumigation of the units.
  • Support AS and R&D personnel by assisting with technical procedures on animals, i.e., bleeding, restraining and inoculation.
  • This includes collection of blood, nasal swabs and fecal sampling. Euthanasia of animals for collection of tissue by Attending Veterinarian and/or Project Leaders.
  • Necropsy of animals for project leaders to evaluate lesions, tissue samples and disease.
  • Keep accurate records on animals involved in studies. Contact Attending Veterinarian, Manager or Supervisor if animals show abnormal behavior.
  • Review animal protocol studies within two weeks prior to initiation of the animal studies.
  • Stock animal rooms, identify animals, i.e., tagging, placement of animals in proper facility
 
Background requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent; higher education desirable.
  • Minimum 3 years experience working in an animal test facility.
  • Basic knowledge of animal husbandry, health and welfare for the specific species at the facility is required.
  • Ability to perform physical work, i.e., lifting 50 pounds.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain basic records.
 
Additional Information:
  • Immunizations & routine blood sampling may be required to ensure human safety while working with zoonotic agents. Actual protocol may vary by site.
  • Involves 365 days per year of animal work and responsibility. Involves routine indoor/outdoor exposure on a daily basis, travel from facility to facility, on-call status for animal care, and involves flexible work week and/or overtime.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

De Soto, KS (Onsite)

Job Type

Information Technology

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

01/07/2026

Job ID

26-00518

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