Asst Laboratory Animal Tech

Responsibilities

• Provides diligent and responsible animal care.
  • Feeds and waters animals.
  • Changes and cleans cages.
  • Sanitizes equipment and facilities.
  • Records and reports animal abnormalities.
  • Aids in technical procedures.
  • Records and reports on environmental abnormalities.
  • Provides routine physical maintenance of assigned areas.
• Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting.
  • Maintains cage maintenance.
  • Maintains proper function of cage washing and related equipment.
  • Operates mechanical washers.
  • Operates autoclaves.
  • Transports caging and supplies.
  • Maintains sanitary condition of cage wash facilities.
  • Maintains sanitary condition of other ancillary areas.

Requirements

• Lift 50 pounds (with or without accommodation).
• Available to work rotating weekends and occasional holidays.
• Valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency and one year of relevant experience.
• AALAS Certification at the ALAT level or AALAS certification within 6 months of eligibility.
• Experience navigating web-based computer applications materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous animal experience (Veterinary Technology degree a plus).

Pay

Starts at $37,440.

Schedule

Rotating weekends and occasional holidays.