UNIV-Laboratory Technologist I-DLAR

Rodent Technical Services

• Performs injections, blood collections, gavaging, physiological tracking, special diet/water provision, necropsies, and surgeries (survival and non-survival)
• Verifies compliance with researcher’s animal use protocol
• Maintains inventory of training animals
• Arranges donations and transfers of animals to and from training protocol and between facilities
• Tracks usage and maintains compliance

Core Services

• Assists in necropsy for USDA species necropsies
• Performs rodent necropsies
• Maintains necropsy facilities and prepares for histology
• Represents the Core at conferences and on-campus events
• Maintains accurate records of all procedures performed for research projects

Colelony Management

• Manage and work effectively and efficiently with collaborators and other groups who need Colony Management support
• Establish and implement breeding schemes to optimize the number of animals required for numerous investigators on campus following approved research protocols
• Collect tissue samples and store them, deliver them to research staff, or send them to Transnetyx for the purpose of genotyping
• Wean litters and set up breeding cages as required to meet research needs
• Train researchers across campus in colony management basic skills
• Guide DLAR and research personnel in colony management techniques and theory
• Collect samples and perform duties for the Cross Foster program

Training

• Perform training with research laboratory staff on rodent handling, technical procedures, and surgeries
• Document all training
• Train DLAR staff on necessary rodent procedures (handling, sexing, injections) and departmental SOPs

Assist with Other Sections within the Core

• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL): Perform duties to include:
• Equipment maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance for blood analysis machines; manage records of all tests performed and data collected; organize and retain all necessary records for the diagnostic laboratory
• Sentinel testing: Assist with the division’s sentinel program; collect blood, tissue, and VDL samples; communicate with facility supervisors about schedule and sampling needs; ship the samples appropriately to the testing center
• Import/export of animals: Prepare and pack up animals for transport; keep records of all imports/exports performed; apply ectoparasite treatments to the imported rodents; collect samples for quarantine testing, ship the samples
• Diagnostics: Perform requested tests on blood samples collected by departmental staff or investigators; perform RT-PCR analysis of samples for pathogens for the cross-foster program or follow-up sentinel testing; prepare and ship samples to outside labs for analysis
• Small Animal Research Laboratory (SRL): Fill in for Veterinary Technicians (rodent treatments and assessments) as needed for staff shortages and overflow

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform Other Related Duties As Required

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements

• An associate degree or equivalent technical training in electronics technology, biology, or the natural sciences and one year work experience in a laboratory environment
• Or a high school diploma and two years journey-level work experience in a laboratory environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work indoors
• Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers
• Ability to bend at the waist
• Ability to twist at the waist
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
• Ability to fully use both legs
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Possess good finger dexterity
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
• Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted
• Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
• Good peripheral vision capabilities
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
• Must be ambidextrous
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually
• Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties in a research environment that will involve direct handling of, or indirect exposure to, research animals, animal housing areas, and related procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work rotating shifts as required
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required
• Ability to perform job duties in a research environment that will involve direct handling of, or indirect exposure to, research animals, animal housing areas, and related procedures

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) - Univ

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Classified Cost Center CC001152 DLAR Division Of Laboratory Animal Resources Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN08 Pay Range $45,300.00 - $61,100.00 - $77,000.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: An associate degree or equivalent technical training in electronics technology, biology, or the natural sciences and one year work experience in a laboratory environment; or a high school diploma and two years journey-level work experience in a laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent)

Additional New Requirements: Ability to perform job duties in a research environment that will involve direct handling of, or indirect exposure to, research animals, animal housing areas, and related procedures. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. Ability to perform job duties in a research environment that will involve direct handling of, or indirect exposure to, research animals, animal housing areas, and related procedures.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: An associate degree or equivalent technical training in electronics technology, biology, or the natural sciences and one year work experience in a laboratory environment; or a high school diploma and two years journey-level work experience in a laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from