Under the direct supervision of the area supervisor, perform routine animal husbandry tasks at the operative level.

Under direct supervision with day-to-day coaching, incumbent completes all on-going tasks following departmental guidelines. Other assignments are made by the area supervisor on a project basis. Routine daily follow-up checks of work are made.

Salary: $24.00 - $28.31 hourly

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.

• 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.