Responsibilities: 

• Performs daily health observations and monitors the condition of research animals.
• Provides custodial care, fresh feed, and fresh water to animals according to the standard operating procedures.
• Receives animal shipments and completes required documentation.
• Maintains and adequately supplies the areas used for technical procedures.
• Transports supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the BRU.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be flexible and complete the job before leaving work.
• Animal care is a 7-day per week, 365-days per year job.

Work Experience:

• Experience in the custodial care of animals preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport supplies, equipment, and/or animals weighing over 50 pounds; frequent standing, bending and walking; must be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, sights, animal bites and scratches.
• May be required to work with biological, chemical, and radiation hazards after proper training.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.