Bioresources Technician

time left to apply End Date: April 26, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id R2791668

Duration: Fixed-Term Contract, December 2026

Join our dedicated BioResources department as a BioResources Technician, where you'll play a vital role in the care and enrichment of various laboratory animal species. In this position, you will perform essential animal care and husbandry tasks, ensuring the health and well-being of our animals while contributing to important research initiatives. If you are passionate about animal welfare and have a keen interest in laboratory settings, we invite you to apply and be part of our team!

Main Responsibilities:

1. Provide high standards of animal care by monitoring health, preparing caging for new arrivals, housing incoming animals, and ensuring clean food and water. Perform routine cage cleaning, follow enrichment schedules per S.W.I.s/S.O.P.s, and manage carcass disposal.
2. Perform general housekeeping duties in facility areas, including animal rooms, offices, corridors, and storage spaces. Responsibilities include washing floors, walls, and surfaces; maintaining cleaning equipment; monitoring air filters; cleaning freezers and fridges; and organizing staff laundry supplies.
3. Ensure compliance with cGMP and HSE policies in all activities. Review and complete required documentation promptly, including training records, S.O.P.s/S.W.I.s, and GMP updates for animal facilities and equipment.
4. Maintain animal health monitoring systems including procedures, treatments and documentation as required. Assist with animal restraint/technical/testing procedures as required.
5. Assist in maintaining adequate inventory for animal feed, bedding, cleaning supplies, chemicals; gowning materials and animal enrichment supplies, as required.

About You:

Education: Minimum two/three-year College Diploma in Animal Health Technician or Veterinary Technician, with 6 months of prior work experience required.

Computer Skills: Strong proficiency in computer applications.

Knowledge Areas: Familiarity with animal handling, health/disease control, cGXP, HSE policies, and sanitization procedures.

Prioritization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and ensure completion of duties.

Communication & Responsibility: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong sense of accountability for personal and team outcomes, along with problem-solving abilities to enhance animal care and efficiency.

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.