This full-time position requires one weekend day per week plus four weekdays. Schedule options are Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday;
hours fall between 5 : 30am and 5 : 30pm per the facility light schedule. Holidays are staffed on a rotating schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Perform specialized duties Sample collection for genotyping, pathogen testing, titer bleedsPerform tissue harvests using aseptic techniqueAdminister immunizations via SQ, IP, ID, IM, IVInduction / monitoring of animals under general anesthesiaReview project documents and coordinate activities with Project ManagementAssist in daily mouse husbandry, including cage changes, adding enrichment, and replacing food and water
- Perform daily health and welfare observations, report findings, and perform treatments under the direction of the Veterinary Nurse
- Maintain accurate, detailed daily records, which may include project documents
- Perform euthanasia techniques per AVMA guidelines (primary method : CO2)
- Assist in disinfection / sanitation of equipment and facility
- Assist in receipt of animals from outside vendors
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Function within a high performing team with a strong focus on collaboration and communication
- Participate in departmental and company meetings and presentations
- Interface with laboratory, operations, and management staff
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and help improve current processes
- Follow Institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure proper animal care, health, and welfare
- Other duties as assigned, which may include cross-training to support other roles
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Proficiency in verbal and written English required
- 5+ years of lab animal or veterinary experience preferred, level dependent on experience
- Experience in an AAALAC accredited facility preferred
- AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician level (LAT) preferred; must sit for exam within 12 months of employment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Lift 40lbs
- Walk and stand for several hours per day
- Perform repetitive motions (bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach above shoulder height, bottle capping, push / pull)
- Perform quick, simple grasping motion with both hands for several hours per day
- Wear full Personal Protective Equipment for several hours per day (mask, coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, hairnet)
- Ability to work around and with inhaled anesthetic gasses
30+ days ago