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Senior Animal Care Specialist

2 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Animal Care Specialist to join our team at MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a key member of our Veterinary Medicine and Surgery department, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional animal care and support to our research programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Routine Animal Care and Specialized Procedures
    • Perform daily animal care and health flagging for assigned areas, including those requiring specialized training.
    • Ensure the ventilated cage rack system and automated drinking water system are operating correctly.
    • Perform specialized procedures such as placing special diets in cages and ensuring special water is placed properly.
    • Perform routine rodent weanings and separations.
  • Facility and Room Care
    • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of animal housing and ancillary areas.
    • Ensure equipment is cleaned and made available for sanitization on the established schedule.
    • Report problems to team leaders or supervisors.
    • Ensure supplies are adequately stocked.
  • Documentation
    • Record data in the appropriate hardcopy or electronic system.
    • Ensure that data is entered in a timely manner.
    • Record the completion of assigned tasks using the electronic task management system.
    • Ensure that the correct animal identification is placed on animals.
    • Report any discrepancies to team leaders or supervisors.
    • Complete all written documentation in clear and legible writing.
    Requirements
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Three years of animal care experience in an animal hospital/clinic, research facility, or related field, including one year in specialized housing and/or technical procedures.
    • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within 180 days of eligibility.
    Working at MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.