Job Title: Laboratory Animal Technician

Department: Vivarium

Facility: RowanSOM Vivarium

Reports To: Vivarium Manager

Summary

Responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning and observation of research animals in support of the laboratory animal husbandry program. Cleans and disinfects cages, rooms and equipment. Under the direction of the Vivarium Manager and/or Consulting Veterinarian, conducts veterinary treatments and health diagnostic tests.

Assists with consulting Veterinarian, Vivarium Manager, and Researchers as needed and assists Vivarium Manager with supervision of animal care staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Observes, feeds, and cleans research animals. Documents census and observations.

Monitors and documents environmental parameters in animal rooms.

Conducts inventory checks including feed, bedding and pharmaceuticals.

Receives animal and feed/bedding shipments (must be able to lift 50 pounds)

Performs routine handling and restraint of research animals.

Administers drugs and treatments and collects biological samples as prescribed by Veterinary Staff.

Cleans and sanitizes cages, animal rooms, and related equipment.

Under direction of the Consulting Veterinarian and/or Vivarium Coordinator, performs diagnostic and technical procedures.

Assists investigators with handling, restraint and technical procedures such as maintaining breeding colonies, transgenic research and/or biohazard studies.

Attends continuing education meetings.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Associates Degree in Animal Science or related field preferred but not required. AALAS certification as a Laboratory Animal Technician preferred, but not required. Non-certified candidates will have the opportunity to receive the certification while employed at the cost of the department. May substitute years of experience for degree. On-the-job training provided.

Minimum - $19.65/hour

Please Note this position is part-time and would no be able to exceed more than 19 hours a week.

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