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Job Summary:
The Animal Care Technician provides husbandry and sanitation following standard operating procedures for rodent species; maintains cleanliness of holding rooms and ancillary rooms; observes animals for changes in behavior, dietary habits, and signs of illnesses; observes room environment; receives incoming shipments; maintains per diem inventory; assists in the administration of health treatment prescribed; monitors supplies used in conjunction with duties, cages, cage equipment, and cleaning supplies.
Responsibilities:
- Observes animals daily for signs of health; receives, examines, transfers and properly houses incoming animal shipments according to SOPs.
- Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Provides adequate food and water for all assigned cages.
- Maintains daily and weekly sanitation of cages, assigned rooms and common areas.
- Promptly notify management of fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
- Correctly document room sheets, sanitation logs for common areas, inventory, and health reports.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 1 year High school graduate or equivalent with at least 12 months experience in laboratory animal care required.
- Documented evidence of specialized experience demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to perform within a team-oriented work environment.
- Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with navigating web-based applications.
Working Conditions:
The workplace is a research facility; there is the potential for exposure to chemicals used to sanitize, zoonotic diseases, and the possibility of being bitten, scratched or kicked.
Allergic responses may develop to animal dander. Also, the individual must be able to perform all the duties of a CMU Technician if needed. The position is designated as "essential" and the individual may be expected to work when normal campus operations are suspended (e.g., inclement weather) or if there is an emergency impacting the CMU. In addition, staff may be expected to work outside of regular schedule during peak activity periods (e.g., overtime, weekends). To the extent possible, managers will provide timely notice of modified work schedules.
This position provides an opportunity to learn highly specialized laboratory animal research skills and grow within the professional field and the department.
