Animal Technician

POSITION: Animal Technician (2303-03)

OPEN TO: Thai citizen only

CLOSING DATE: Until filled 

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 44 hours/week

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with skills and experience

The Department of Veterinary Medicine, Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS) is seeking an individual for the position of Animal Technician under the Cooperative Agreement (CoAg).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: The successful candidate will be trained and will work under the supervision of an experienced laboratory animal technologist to provide basic animal husbandry support to the WRAIR-AFRIMS laboratory animal colonies which include common laboratory rodent species and rhesus monkeys. Some heavy lifting is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs husbandry care of various species of laboratory animals to include housing, feeding, watering, sanitation and proper environmental conditions to maintain the highest quality care of the laboratory animals and especially experimental animals in research study protocols of GLP compliance. Observes and records animal health and behavior and reports animal illnesses and death to the veterinary technician or veterinarian-on-duty and/or the Principal Investigator or the Study Director (for any GLP study) in a timely manner so appropriate treatment can be carried out. Assists veterinarians or research investigators in animal examination or treatment, veterinary procedures or techniques to support routine veterinary activities and research protocols.

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Degrees in animal science, biology, or veterinary technology will be given special consideration.

2. Enthusiasm for biomedical research in laboratory animals

3. Position requires employee to wear protective clothing/gear.

4. Level II (Limited Knowledge) of English skills, able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance and communicate during simple and routine tasks. You can submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 400, or pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by AFRIMS.

5. Practice compassionate and ethical approach to animal care, have excellent communication skills with colleagues, and dedicate to practicing the highest quality of services.

6. Ability to lift and move heavy items (e.g., cages, equipment).

7. Problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise with animal care or equipment.

8. Basic computer skills for data entry and record maintenance.

9. Some positions may require the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

(1) Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

(2) The candidate must be able to obtain and hold medical and security clearances.

(3) The candidate must submit all the required documents as requested.

(4) Current employees serving a probation period are not eligible to apply.