Role Description



Zoetis, the world's largest Animal Health company is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of poultry animal technician at the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) world headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan.


The animal research technician is a critical role in the day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution. This position supports Poultry in a biocontainment and non-biocontainment research environment primarily at the Zoetis Kalamazoo, MI site with some crossover work at the Richland, MI farm site. Primary species of responsibility is poultry but may also include cross-support with other species. The position requires the proper use and maintenance of all necessary equipment and follow appropriate techniques as determined by departmental SOPs and institutional Policies. Full commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is expected and the embodiment of these behaviors while performing all functions of the role is core to Zoetis culture.


This role performs all phases of animal experiments associated with discovery and/or development of animal health products.


This role performs all phases of animal experiments associated with discovery and/or development of animal health products and includes but is not limited to setting up and performing a variety of animal activities, performing daily animal husbandry, sample collection, sample processing, data collection, record keeping, executing technical aspects of study protocols and 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.


Utilizes 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, with priority on cleaning and disinfecting.


Other responsibilities include: 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, assisting and supporting the clinical veterinarians, ensuring the animal facilities are in inspection ready state, provide training in animal activities, contributes to continuous improvement and shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group.


May include some evening hours. Will include weekend and holiday work hours.



May not own birds or poultry; other outside contact with birds or poultry is limited.




Role Requirements/Qualifications:


High School + 3 years related experience or education combined and/or valid veterinary technician license/certification


Experience in working with animals, poultry preferred, in a commercial or veterinary research setting



Desirable Attributes:



Associate's Degree in related field, desired.


Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required and basic computer skills


Proven track record of working well in a team setting.


Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.


Experience working infectious disease models in animals.


Flexibility, enthusiasm, and adaptability within the work environment, and a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks


Full time


Regular


Colleague


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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.