Animal Technician
Full-Time at W.L. Gore & Associates Inc, Flagstaff, AZ
posted on September 27, 2012
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Gore Medical Products has provided creative therapeutic solutions to complex medical problems for 35 years, saving and improving the quality of lives worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of vascular grafts, endovascular and interventional devices, surgical meshes for hernia repair, and sutures, we are looking for an Animal Technician to join our team in Flagstaff, AZ.
If you are searching for a company where you can make a difference, we're looking for you. In this role, you will perform basic animal husbandry.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be passionate about caring for animals
- Be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams
- Recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
Responsibilities include:
- Feeding and exercising animals
- Cleaning and sanitizing animal rooms
- Providing environmental enrichment
- Monitoring health status and administering medications
- Collecting, creating, and maintaining well-documented records
- Assisting other associates
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Effectively carrying out multiple assignments
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of work experience with animals
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality care for animals
- Ability to:
- Accurately read, record, and communicate information
- Work in a team environment
- Work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required
- Pass background and drug screen
- Lift 50 lbs
- Experience in pet stores, animal labs, farms, 4-H, boarding kennels, breeders, veterinary clinics, or other environments where exposure to animals was part of daily responsibilities
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
EEO/AA Employer
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Job Number: 121523
Job Type: Early-Career Professional
Job Function: Technicians
Primary Location: North America -United States -Arizona -Flagstaff
Travel: No
Shift: Day (1st shift)
To apply:
https://wlgore.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=121523
