The Animal Care Technician II 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.

• 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.