Animal Technician (Animal Facility)

Job description

Overview The Animal Technician provides routine husbandry care of laboratory animals across multiple animal facilities following standardized laboratory procedures which adhere to State and Federal regulations. Works with Lead Animal Technician as needed. May assist with research staff as needed. Weekends and holidays are required. As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We require that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Responsibilities: - Perform husbandry care for laboratory animals on a multi-building campus including daily health/cage checks, housing/procedure room checks, and cage changes following Standard Operating Procedures - Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of animal rooms and procedure rooms according to established procedures - Document completed tasks and observations and report any deviations or adverse conditions to Lead Animal Technician and/or Veterinary Technician as appropriate - Receive and house animal shipments - Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods - Interact...