Animal Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Jupiter, Florida, United States The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology Full time
Job Summary

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute For Biomedical Innovation & Technology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Animal Care Technician I to join our team. As an Animal Care Technician I, you will be responsible for providing basic care of animals and animal facilities by completing primarily simple and routine animal caretaking and cage wash duties as directed by Operations Manager or their designee.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for carrying out the Animal Resource Center (ARC) directives and SOPs as governed by the Animal Welfare Act and all applicable rules, regulations, and professional standards.
  • Provides basic care of animals and animal facilities by completing primarily simple and routine animal caretaking and cage wash duties as directed by Operations Manager or their designee.
  • Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to Operations Manager or their designee.
  • When performing husbandry duties, will change cages and racks as scheduled, observes and reports animals for signs of illness, injury, and physical or behavioral changes.
  • Under supervision, performs euthanasia of rodents using carbon dioxide with approved alternate secondary method.
  • Observes, documents, and reports changes in environmental parameters outside acceptable ranges, temperature, humidity, lighting, etc.
  • Restrains and handles animals for treatment. Sanitizes equipment and animal holding facilities.
  • Ensures housing and environmental compliance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
  • When working in cage wash section will operate washers, autoclaves, water bottle fill stations, and perform preventative maintenance tasks outlined in cage wash maintenance sheet on main area door.
  • Will perform routine start-up and shut down procedures of equipment as outlined in SOP's. Ensure equipment being processed is in optimal condition and removed from circulation if damaged or worn.
  • Perform scheduled quality control tests of equipment and submit samples (biological indicators, water sample etc.) to Operational Manager.
  • Will assist in receiving and rotating feed and supplies.
  • Transports caging supplies between animal rooms and cage washrooms.
  • Will sanitize cage washing rooms and other support areas, such as hallways and storage rooms.
  • Performs routine duties associated with cage sanitation and preparation for reuse in a research setting including cage maintenance, monitoring equipment for proper functioning, and maintaining sanitary conditions.
  • Disassembling and emptying dirty cages and load cage components into cage wash machines.
  • Operates washers and ensures that cage washing, and related equipment are in proper working order by cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prefer HS degree or higher with at least 1 years' experience with research animal care at a research institution or other appropriate environment and one year of relevant experience; or certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
What We Offer

Commensurate with experience.



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