Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Laboratory Animal Caretaker I works with an assortment of equipment including animal restraint devices, autoclaves for sterilization, and different types of cage washing equipment. This caretaker must have a basic understanding of biohazards in the research environment and a working knowledge for biohazard levels one and two; and be trained on safety procedures to avoid infection or exposure. In order to understand their responsibilities, Laboratory Animal Caretaker I should understand the moral and ethical aspects of the care and use of research animals. This position may require a general knowledge about federal, state, and local regulations. Other titles associated are Facility Support Technician, Animal Husbandry Caretaker, Technical Support Technician, and Facility Support Team Leader.
Qualifications
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must have an active Secret clearance
Target salary range: Up to $40,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2411848
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