Responsibilities include:
- Monitors and observes animal behavior
- Maintain accurate and detailed records regarding the identity, health, and habits of various animal species
- Performs and assists with animal husbandry to include the changing cages, feeding/watering animals using specialized techniques and equipment, and developing skills necessary to handle various animal species safely and humanely
- Weighs or restrains animals when required for various technical procedures
- Reports any issues related to animal husbandry, facilities, or veterinary health issues to the Manager.
- Follows all animal health SOPs.
- Assess conditions of caging/equipment and makes recommendations for equipment repair or replacement
- Maintains and ensures proper sanitation of work area, equipment, and facility
- Participates in on-the-job training required to develop new skills, learn new techniques, and implement new policies including but not limited to: SOP training, cage wash training, safety training, etc.
- Maintains and documents on records as directed
- Facilities maintenance as needed and requested
- Ability and willingness to drive equipment after being trained
- Track and maintain adequate supplies and inventory to support daily activities throughout facilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Dependable attendance is required.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to read and understand Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)
- Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach, lift, push and pull equipment during a minimum 8-hour day in an environment that may be noisy and may have high ambient temperatures and humidity.
Education:
- High School Degree or GED
- 2 or more years of relevant work experience required
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Science certification at the ALAT level desirable