Animal Technician - Husbandry (DLAM)

Required:

• Working
  knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for
  laboratoryanimals in an experimental environment.
• Knowledge
  of habits and appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice
  deviationsfrom normal.
• Skill
  in handling a variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to
  prevent injury ordistress to the animal or self.
• Ability
  to lift 50 pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals and to push 200-300
  pound cageracks of animals.
• Knowledge
  of techniques and ability to collect samples for laboratory study.
• Skill
  in reading and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records
  andidentify specific animals.
• Skill
  in using clear language and phrases to complete identification cards,
  andinventory forms.
• Proper
  grammar to obtaininformation and instructions, explain changes in
  animal behavior and appearances, and tocommunicate with supervisors
  and co-workers.
• Ability
  to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers. Must be able to follow
  theprocedures for euthanasia including the use of the CO2 chamber,
  as well as be able to ascertainthat death has occurred. Knowledge of
  appropriate labeling and disposal of the animalseuthanized,
  including bio-hazardous animals.
• Knowledge
  of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control
  practicesincluding engineering, administrative, and procedural
  controls for the containment ofpathogens, including disinfection,
  and waste handling methods appropriate for work in
  biocontainmentanimal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3
  practices.
• Knowledge
  of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs associated with a GLP
  study,including required by study protocol and GLP documentation
  procedures.
• Skill
  in operating personal computer with working knowledge of Microsoft
  Windowsenvironment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and
  FoxPro.
• Ability
  to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime
  duties.

Preferred:

• AALAS
  certification at Assistant Lab Animal Technician level or higher.
• Skill
  in operating personal computer with working knowledge of Microsoft
  Windowsenvironment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and
  FoxPro.

Will Train:

• Knowledge
  of breeding colony procedures and skill in maintaining a breeding colony.
• Knowledge
  of cleaning and sanitizing materials and techniques sufficient to maintain
  ahealthful environment.