Lab Animal Tech I

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Provides daily husbandry care and maintenance required for the health and cleanliness of research animals and their housing facilities in accordance with established procedures and schedules which adhere to State and Federal regulations and accrediting agencies guidelines (AAALAC). Reports to the Supervisor of the Animal Research Facility.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: Provides daily husbandry care to research animals according to department standard operating procedures, state and federal regulations and accrediting agency guidelines. These duties include but not limited to; providing clean sanitized caging material, fresh food and water and environmental enrichment on a scheduled and as needed basis. Monitors animal health and well being in assigned areas. Reports all signs of illness to the Supervisor immediately. Completes all required reporting documents and cage notification cards. Operates bio-safety cabinets, Animal Transfer Stations, chemical foamers, hydraulic lifts and specialized ventilated racks (if applicable). Reports all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor. Houses newly arriving animal colonies according to department standard operating procedures. Ensures that orders match the posted incoming animal log and assigned cage cards. Reports errors immediately to the Supervisor. Monitors environmental parameters of assigned holding rooms for temperature and humidity. Records all information on the room log. Reports any deviations in acceptable ranges to the Supervisor immediately. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required . Certificate 1 preferred: Asst Laboratory Animal Tech, and Certificate 2 preferred: Laboratory Animal Technician 1-3 years related work experience required. One year of experience working with animals or in a lab animal environment. Must be able to follow detailed instruction and carry through with minimal supervision. Must be able to work well as part of a team. Must not be overly allergic to animals so as to affect ability to work with laboratory animals. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of routine rodent handling/restraint and technical procedures. Previous work experience with laboratory animals.

Competencies

• Written
• Communications: Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.