Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must attain certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) within 1 year of obtaining the position.
Overview: Responsible for all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of the Animal Care Services.
Description of Duties:
(Job descriptions are subject to change to reflect duties and responsibilities.)
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Receive, examine, transfer, identify, and properly house incoming animal shipments according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Provide food and water to animals following SOPs or approved protocols.
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Perform daily animal health surveillance checks and report any abnormal conditions of either the animals or the animal room environment to supervisory staff.
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Perform routine animal husbandry for small animal species. Including individual cages, group housed animals, and animals in floor housing environments.
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Ensure animals receive adequate environmental enrichment as directed.
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Assist with the restraint and manipulation of various animal species.
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Understand and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines for animal care at all levels of biohazard containment.
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Maintain a daily animal census in assigned animal rooms.
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Prepare and submit records, charts, logs, cage cards, and inventories as required by SOPs.
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Sanitize and decontaminate all areas of the facility as directed such as animal rooms, facility common areas, hallways and procedure rooms.
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Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate SOPs.
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Maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment.
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Assist with receipt, stocking and maintenance of all supply inventories.
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Dispose of animal carcasses following SOPs.
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Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas.
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Assist cagewash personnel as needed.
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Work flexible hours to include weekend and holidays to ensure all animal care requirements are met daily.
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Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff.
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Must be able to lift 50lbs.
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Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned.