Animal Technician Lead

Responsibilities

• Ensuring animals are provided appropriate husbandry and housing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Training and development of Animal Technicians in husbandry and operational procedures.
• Documenting training and performance levels.
• Adjusting technician assignments as needed.
• Proficiently overseeing assigned administrative procedures in support of animal facility management and operations, including software functions, data collection, record keeping.
• Participating in inventory management and supply requisition.
• Independently submitting facility work orders for routine equipment maintenance.
• Assuring the facility operates in accordance with USDA regulations, NIH policies, and AAALAC standards.
• Participating in preparations of facilities for IACUC and AAALAC site visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three full years of experience as an Animal Technician III or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associates degree or higher in biology or similar.
• Preferred experience with rodents and/or USDA covered species at animal technician III level or equivalent.
• Science and animal husbandry background.
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Certification with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within 6 months.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis and sustain physical activities such as bending, balancing, stooping, reaching, and remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including scrubs, gloves, shoe covers, gowns, ear plugs / muffs, face mask, and eye protection.