Animal Health Technician I

Position Description:

Animal Health Technician I

Purpose

Under the direction of others, maintain and promote the health and well-being of research animals by providing comprehensive husbandry, basic medical care, sanitation, and laboratory support services in a manner consistent with established policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct experimental protocols and procedures according to the research plans.

Primary Functions

• Perform daily observations of animals and their environment to assess their health status and detect abnormal conditions. Document and report findings consistent with established procedures. Administer prescribed treatments and other interventions, which may include animal euthanasia. Maintain relevant records.
• Perform essential, daily animal care to include cleaning animal enclosures, providing clean caging, bedding, and enrichment, and supplying feed and water.
• Handle and restrain animals as needed by using appropriate techniques to allow for the care and research to be performed in a safe and humane manner.
• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, and support areas using appropriate techniques per standard operating procedures. Properly package waste materials to be sent for incineration.
• Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data according to research protocols.
• Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories for the laboratory.
• Maintain routine recordkeeping of such items as environmental conditions, animal inventory, and daily husbandry activities and measurements.
• Participate in implementing research protocols and procedures which may include survival and nonsurvival surgeries, set-up of experimental procedures, organ dissection, specimen preparation and storage, and other laboratory-based measurements and analyses.
• Participate in unit/department education to become more knowledgeable in research animal science.
• Assist in providing ongoing compliance with policy and procedures and provide feedback in the development of policies and procedures. Actively participate in continuous improvement. Assist with special projects under the direction of others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks. Ability to work productively in a cooperative team setting. Exhibits personal accountability in completion of tasks. Excellent communication skills. Ability to closely follow established procedures. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, accuracy and attentiveness to detail required. Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and mobile device operation. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Compassion, patience, and endurance.

Preferred Schedule:



Part-time role

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma

Minimum Required Experience: No experience required

Preferred Education: Associate degree or higher

Preferred Experience: Previous animal handling

Field: Science or veterinary related

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