Veterinary Technician

9 hours ago

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States IHRC Full time
Job Title: Animal Health / Veterinary Technician (Part-Time)

Job Type: Part-time

Description:

This part-time position is available in the Laboratory Research Branch (LRB), National Hansen's Disease Program (NHDP), Healthcare Systems Bureau (HSB), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 5 Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Scope of Work:

The Animal Health / Veterinary Technician (Part-time) will provide care for animals including armadillos and mice, while practicing infection control to prevent any contaminations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily food and water supply for the research colony.
  • Sanitize cages for approximately 60 nude mice cages, 75 knock mice cages, 85 conventional cages, and 60 armadillos cages and environment of animal rooms including general sweeping, mopping, and pressure washing.
  • Perform standard operating procedures for animal care in the NHDP Vivarium, to include animal husbandry, occupational health and safety, facility sanitation, equipment operation, processing of newly arrived animals, animal transportation, feed and bedding delivery, environmental and disease control, euthanasia, and sorting and autoclaving laundry for the vivarium.
  • Make recommendations to the attending Vet, Research Staff, and technicians regarding animal care and facility operations.
  • Donning and doffing of the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the National Hansen's Disease Animal Vivarium.
  • Maintain population and cleaning records, to include daily time, temperature, and date, cage cards, and other relevant information.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Required:
    • Six months experience in caring for laboratory animals or related work.
    • Physical ability to repeatedly lift bags weighing up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms) and frequently move wheeled cage racks through corridors.
    • Strength and agility to capture, restrain and carry medium sized mammals without causing harm to the animal or self.
    • Must have no known allergies to animals, feed, or chemicals.
    • Must be able to wear a respirator.
    • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard procedures.
    • Must have driver's license.
    • Immunizations may be required.

Language Skills:

The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Requirement:

Must be United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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