Animal Technician (Animal Facility)

About the role

The Animal Technician provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations. Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed. May assist with research staff as needed. Weekends and holidays are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures
• Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate
• Receive and house animal shipments
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Interact with researchers and other groups as appropriate
• Provide technical assistance to researchers (breeding, study support, emergency euthanasia, animal export packing, and inter/intra building animal relocations) as needed
• Assist with inter/intra building central services activities including waste management, carcass removal, equipment fumigation, housing rack installation, small equipment relocation, and cage wash duties as needed
• Absorb and back-up Lead Animal Technician during absences as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in an animal facility. Experience working in an AAALAC accredited facility is desired
• ALAT certification (Note This is a requirement. If you aren't currently certified, you must sit for the exam after 18 months from date of hire)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Ability to work well within a team and independently
• Basic level computer skills
• Able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50lb on a flat surface or ramp
• Able to stand for 6 hours

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle small rodents, soiled animal bedding, and perform euthanasia

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication (speaking, reading, writing)
• Teamwork
• Computer skills
• Lifting and moving

Benefits

N/A

Pay

USD $19.23/Hr. USD $24.04/Hr.

Schedule

N/A