Animal Technician Cover Letter

Please consider me for the animal technician opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for bioinformatics support for genotyping by sequencing (GBS) projects related to trait selection for plant and animal breeding.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with spreadsheet software and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of common murine species including care, handling, genetics and performing technical procedures
• Understanding of federal regulations, veterinary medicine and standards related to animal use and be sensitive to the needs of the animals in their care
• GCSE maths, English and biology desirable
• Vocational qualification desirable
• Some knowledge of animal research
• Paid, hands-on animal experience at a farm, pet shop, zoo, animal rehabilitation center, or through animal-related course work
• Experience working with small animals and ascites production preferred

I would like to submit my application for the animal technician opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance to newly hired animal breeding Research Support Technicians.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Work within defined Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) with a keen eye for detail
• Passion for working with animals and their welfare
• Experience handling animals and working under SPF conditions
• Experience administering substances by a variety of routes such as intranasal, intragastric, intraperitoneal, intravenous, topical and intramuscular
• Experience of schedule 1 killing and anaesthesia of small rodents
• Experience of blood sampling and dissection of small rodents
• Experience of working in a teamwork focused environment with a flexible attitude to working hours
• Ideally competence in data analysis, computer software and report writing skills

In response to your job posting for animal technician, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for specialized services such as breeding management, aquatic care and management, research support and training of animal resources employees.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Attendance at animal technician training classes at department’s discretion
• Skill and knowledge in the provision of care and husbandry, including transgenic, genetically engineered or modified, animals and other immuno-compromised animals
• Skill to operate and maintain mechanical equipment (i.e., autoclave, cage washer, janitorial equipment)
• Experience working with MS Office programs, internet, and other database management systems
• Knowledge of biology, ecology, anatomy or physiology of a wide variety of marine life both in natural and artificial habitats
• Experience conducting non-destructive sampling for analysis, (for example water sampling, drawing blood, or collecting DNA material)
• No personal ownership of rodents or other animals that eat rodents as a part of their diet is allowed, to prevent contamination with our rodents
• Extended periods of time standing

I am excited to be applying for the position of animal technician. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support for LARC and research investigators (treatments, sample collection, establishing breeding colonies, weaning litters, and administering diets, etc.).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Prior experience working with animals is helpful
• AALAS certified or pursuing AALAS certification would be great
• Small animal production/order preparation experience helpful
• Previous experience in science field helpful
• HO Personal Licence
• Experience with small animal procedures
• Holder of a Home Office Personal License under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, Modules 1-4
• Experience working under the Code of Practice for the housing and care of animals used in scientific procedures

I would like to submit my application for the animal technician opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support for specialized animal housing areas and projects including, but not limited to, PDX, gnotobiotic, high barrier, and rodent breeding colony.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ideally experience of additional laboratory techniques
• Experience with tissue culture of primary cell lines and cancer cell lines
• Experience with whole animal imaging (IVIS) strongly preferred
• Experience performing husbandry and/or regulated procedures
• Home Office Personal License (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Full UK Driving License (an advantage)
• Experience in animal husbandry
• Good record-keeping and a willingness to learn new skills