The Animal Care Technician IV provides exemplary animal care and adheres to all department and AbbVie

　　regulatory expectations. Provides animal husbandry and oversight in support of the AbbVie drug discovery

　　and development process.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Maintains the vivarium and support areas through proper execution of assigned tasks. Directly performs the

　　daily activities involved with cleaning and spraying cages, disinfecting and sanitizing equipment, and

　　stocking supplies. Follows department procedures, to include but not be limited to: cage cleaning, room

　　sanitation, equipment preparation and moving, and cage changes.

　　Maintains daily husbandry tasks through proper execution of training materials and assigned tasks. Directly

　　performs animal handling, carrying and holding animal cages and animals, using and moving carts, hoses or

　　any other lab equipment and supplies.

　　Follows department procedures to provide comprehensive observation and handling of various research

　　animals. Assists with the receiving and housing of research animals; including preparing for the housing

　　activity.

　　Documents tasks in both written and electronic platforms in accordance with regulatory expectations.

　　Documentation style must be neat, organized, and consistent with departmental standards.

　　Maintains area of responsibility by practicing good observation skills and attention to detail. Physical

　　dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and sensitivity to changes in environmental conditions are utilized in

　　daily task performance.

　　Uses experience and training to make minor decisions to execute daily responsibilities to support animal care

　　operations.

　　Applies basic computer skills to maintain regulatory compliance and training to include but not limited to,

　　email, calendar, and computer based training modules. Assists in the development of departmental

　　documentation and training materials.

　　Assures duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner not to impact pipeline activities and/or

　　integrity of regulatory expectations.

　　Provides basic technical husbandry training to new employees.

　　Qualifications:

　　HS education and a minimum of one year experience in a laboratory animal care facility or an Associate’s

　　Degree in a related field.

　　AALAS certification at the ALAT level or above.

　　Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with

　　team members for the more complex issues to support animal care operations.

　　Good communication to relay issues to management.

　　Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with

　　team members for the more complex issues.

　　Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, consistently stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking

　　and adhering to safety rules and expectations including but not limited to: grasping, squeezing, pushing,

　　pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending.

　　Willing and able to work a rotating schedule which includes some level of mandatory weekend coverage and

　　holiday coverage.

　　Ability to work in compliance with all local, federal, GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations. Works effectively

　　and efficiently in a GLP environment.

　　Good communication skills with both internal staff and those external of the department. Ability to maintain

　　efficiency in the workplace and effective in a team environment. Mentors and coaches peers in performance

　　of assigned tasks.

　　Attention to detail to provide good animal welfare.

　　AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.