Technicien(ne) Animalier H/F

Role Summary

The purpose of your position is

to ensure the well-being and care of animals in optimal study accommodation conditions.

• to ensure the techniques of restraint, administration and sampling on the species of his unit and the acquisition of data according to the study plan
• to ensure all or part of the specific techniques of reproduction studies, anesthesia, asepsis, surgery and monitoring of perfusion studies
• to assume the role of study supervisor

Responsibilities

You will also need to ensure

• Accommodation
• control and reception of animals and the corresponding documentation
• ensure randomization and batching of animals
• cleaning of accommodation rooms in accordance with PSO
• monitoring the food and water behaviors of the animals following the study plan
• use materials adapted to the needs of the study
• check the adequacy of accommodation conditions with the PSOs and inform the unit manager in the event of an anomaly
• Well-being, hygiene, prophylaxis
• control the growth of animals being studied
• ensure the care and treatments prescribed by the veterinarian in the clinical and/or prophylactic context
• ensure behavioral testing in reproduction and toxicology studies
• Studies
• Ensure clinical observations,
• Establish request forms for galenic preparations,
• Receive, weigh and check the galenic preparations before and after use,
• Ensure all restraints of species housed in your unit,
• Ensure all administration and sampling procedures on all species in the animal unit,
• Ensure all or part of the specific techniques relating to reproduction studies
• Ensure anesthesia, asepsis and surgical procedures for catheter implantation as well as post-operative care,
• Ensure all techniques and controls relating to perfusion studies,
• Perform pupillary reflexes and threat reflexes.
• Participate in the recording of cardiovascular parameters.
• Perform euthanasia (after training by the veterinarian)
• Documentation/Data
• Ensure the acquisition of handwritten study data alone or using a computer system,
• Calculate and/or control the quantities on the administration sheets (volume, weight, unit)
• Prepare animal reception books,
• Ensure the daily execution of all standard study procedures for which he is responsible,
• Transcribe a schedule of actions to be carried out on a study,

Prepare tables for data acquisition according to models.

• Ensure the compilation of study data,
• Archive data not linked to studies,
• Quality, Regulation
• Rigorously apply Standard Operating Procedures,

Respect ethical and safety standards.

• The incumbent may also perform all or part of the following tasks:
• Manage anesthetics, veterinary pharmacy,
• Manage and ensure the monitoring and maintenance of anesthesia equipment
• Ensure orders for consumables
• Ensure animal records are kept
• Ensure reading of the PSOs; classify and archive the files
• Punctually check the study timeline at the end of the day
• Participate in training for technical acts over which he or she has control, at the request of the training manager

Requirements

• You have a minimum Baccalaureate level (BTA or general baccalaureate) or equivalent professional experience.
• You must hold Specific Training in Animal Experimentation Level II (FSEA II)
• Training in surgery is desired.
• You master technical procedures on living beings and you are in permanent contact with laboratory animals. You are respectful of ethical standards and standard operating procedures.
• With good interpersonal skills, you have team spirit and a sense of service.

Benefits

Remuneration based on profile and experience

Mileage allowances (home - work) + 13th month

Possibility of position during the week or weekend (Friday to Monday).

About the Company

Manpower RECRUITMENT CABINET DU GRAND LYON is looking for an Animal Technician M/F for its client, an international company specializing in the fields of health and life sciences.