Animal Research Technician (Animal Facilities Department) [based in Seoul] – Replacement for Maternity Leave

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Facility and Security Services, Maintenance, Research and Data
  • Deadline:
    12/09/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Animal Research Technician for a 15-months-regular position (Replacement for Maternity Leave) to work within the Animal Facilities Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)
Job Description

This job is responsible for housing laboratory animals and maintaining appropriate animal research environment according to the IVI guidelines and SOPs.

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Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Housing and Care of Laboratory Animals
  • Animal Care:
    • Feeding & Housing Environment: Ensure animals are fed regularly and that their housing environment is maintained in good condition.
    • Health Monitoring: Regularly check the condition of the animals. Separate and treat those in poor health based on the ARF supervisor’s instructions.
    • Cage Exchange: Replace cages with new ones weekly to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
    • Water & Feed Supply: Provide water and feed to animals bi-weekly.
    • Health Separation & Treatment: Isolate sick animals and follow ARF supervisor’s orders for their treatment.
2. Maintenance of Animal Housing Environment and Supplies
  • Environmental Monitoring:
    • Temperature & Humidity Checks: Daily monitoring of temperature and humidity levels. Conduct comprehensive environmental checks every three months and report findings to the ARF supervisor.
  • Equipment & Supplies Maintenance:
    • Equipment Check: Regularly inspect animal housing equipment and ARF-related equipment to ensure proper functioning.
    • Infectious Waste Management: Collect and properly dispose of infected materials in the infectious waste box. Sterilize these materials as necessary.
    • Cleaning Supplies: Wash and autoclave animal housing supplies when needed.
    • Supply Transfer: Move sterile cages, housing supplies, and personal protective equipment to ARF clean storage and labs.
    • Disinfection: Prepare and apply disinfectants for each housing area and laboratory. Clean and disinfect housing rooms daily.
3. Support for ARF Management and Research Activities
  • Record Keeping & Compliance:
    • Documentation: Maintain records of animal housing, environmental conditions, and equipment. Manage documentation for internal and external inspections.
    • Compliance: Ensure all practices and records are in line with international and domestic guidelines and ARF SOPs.
  • Research Support:
    • Experimental Procedures: Provide support for research teams with primary experimental procedures as needed.
  • Training:
    • Completion of Required Training: Participate in and successfully complete all required institute training programs.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education Requirements
  • Junior college graduate or university graduate (전문대졸 이상)
  • A laboratory animal related department graduate or graduating student
  • Animal research experienced person of KALAT (Korea Association for Laboratory Animal Technician) Certificate holders will be given preference
2. Related Field Work Experience
  • 2+ years
3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
  • Knowledge of housing and laboratory animals
4. Language Proficiency
  • Basic in English
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