Laboratory Animal Technician

About the role

Under general supervision, performs general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Capable of performing duties as specified for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT) position.
• Safely handles and restrains all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
• Assembles caging equipment in order to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Completes and documents supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis.
• Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provides species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assist Environmental Enrichment coordinator with special enrichment needs.
• Indoor/outdoor work environment.
• Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules.
• Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors.
• Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens.
• Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch.
• Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding.
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with previous lab animal experience.

Qualifications

• Valid applicable state driver's license.
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred.

Skills

• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize simple computer skills e.g. email, training modules
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to mentor LATT staff