Responsibilities:

• Performs daily health observations and monitors the condition of research animals.
• Administers medical treatments to animals as prescribed.
• Assists investigators by performing special techniques or procedures.
• Provides custodial care, fresh feed, and fresh water to animals according to the standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.
• 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:

• Assist Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) certifications from American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) are preferred.

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:

• Minimum of one year of experience, AALAS certification or demonstrated equivalent experience in the custodial care of animals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow detailed scientific or medical instructions given by investigators and/or veterinarians
• Ability to work in an environment of unpleasant odors and sights
• Subject to 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.