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Laboratory Animal Assistant 2

2 months ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States University of Tennessee Full time
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Animal Facility Director, this Laboratory Animal Assistant 2 supports a centralized laboratory animal resource program in an academic health science center campus.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists the Director of the Animal Facility to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
  • Generates and maintains accurate records of animal examinations and medical history.
  • Lends assistance to researchers with unique or specialized husbandry practices.
  • Coordinates the delivery of specialized husbandry practices or services.
  • Coordinates daily care and maintenance of animals under standard and specialized housing conditions.
  • Sanitizes cages, pens, and equipment; performs minor repairs.
  • Administers medications and/or treatments under the direction of the Director and/or researchers.
  • Assists researchers with pre and post-procedure examinations.
  • Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for daily operation and maintenance of the work area and animal facility.
  • Receives and monitors newly arrived animals for a period of initial physiologic, psychologic, and nutritional stabilization.
  • Ensures that newly arrived animals are assigned to appropriate housing location, caging, and identified correctly after their initial quarantine period.
Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. One year of relevant experience or Associate's Degree in lieu of experience. Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level and one year of experience.

Knowledge and understanding of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Ability to create and maintain extensive records. Experience with the evaluation of health status of animals. Knowledge of specialized cages used for animal research. Ability to use hands in a repetitive motion. Experience with a microisolator procedure for animal husbandry. Experience with mixing chemicals to produce sterilized water.

Work Schedule

This position may occasionally work evenings and some weekend work required.