Animal Technician - Husbandry (DLAM)

Description

Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor I, the Animal

Technician, performs routine animal husbandry tasks at the operative level. The

responsibilities of an animal caretaker include daily husbandry, health

monitoring, cage changes, and support for research protocols. The Animal

Technician also performs animal husbandry tasks for various species, including

cleaning, watering, feeding, and grooming of laboratory animals following

guidelines of the Departmental SOP and the "Guide for the Care and Use of

Laboratory Animals".

Salary Range : $25.96 - $30.62 Hourly

Qualifications

Required : Working

knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for

laboratoryanimals in an experimental environment.

Knowledge

of habits and appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice

deviationsfrom normal.

Skill

in handling a variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to

prevent injury ordistress to the animal or self.

Ability

to lift 50 pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals and to push 200-300

pound cageracks of animals.

Knowledge

of techniques and ability to collect samples for laboratory study.

Skill

in reading and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records

andidentify specific animals.

Skill

in using clear language and phrases to complete identification cards,

andinventory forms.

Proper

grammar to obtaininformation and instructions, explain changes in

animal behavior and appearances, and tocommunicate with supervisors

and co-workers.

Ability

to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers. Must be able to follow

theprocedures for euthanasia including the use of the CO2 chamber,

as well as be able to ascertainthat death has occurred. Knowledge of

appropriate labeling and disposal of the animalseuthanized,

including bio-hazardous animals.

Knowledge

of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control

practicesincluding engineering, administrative, and procedural

controls for the containment ofpathogens, including disinfection,

and waste handling methods appropriate for work in

biocontainmentanimal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3

practices.

Knowledge

of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs associated with a GLP

study,including required by study protocol and GLP documentation

procedures.

Skill

in operating personal computer with working knowledge of Microsoft

Windowsenvironment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and

FoxPro.

Ability

to participate in weekend / Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime

duties.

Preferred : AALAS

certification at Assistant Lab Animal Technician level or higher.

Skill

in operating personal computer with working knowledge of Microsoft

Windowsenvironment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and

FoxPro.

Will Train : Knowledge

of breeding colony procedures and skill in maintaining a breeding colony.

Knowledge

of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain

ahealthful environment.