Job Title: Large Animal Care Technician

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Large Animal Care Technician to work independently in tasks that are routine yet complex. The role involves ensuring the humane care of a wide variety of laboratory animal species, including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs, while adhering to several established policies and procedures.

• Perform all tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed, including cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing animal cages and related equipment.
• Fill animal feeders and water bottles with the appropriate types and amounts of food and water according to schedules and instructions.
• Use aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles in biological safety cabinets.
• Transfer animals from soiled cages to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with detailed instructions.
• Work under isolation conditions with specialized caging units while adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities in appearance, health, and environment.
• Assist in providing routine treatments as instructed.
• Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
• Receive and process incoming animals and materials, assisting in examining animals for compliance with specifications.
• Assist in maintaining colonies of genetically altered rodents and perform data collection as required.
• Maintain accurate records of animal care, including food and water consumption and environmental factors.
• Calculate the animal census and report deviations to the supervisor.
• Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding, and other supplies.
• Report to the supervisor the need for repairs to cages and support equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on automated watering systems and other equipment.
• Collect, process, and remove waste materials, following appropriate disposal procedures.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures, using equipment and chemical treatments properly.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Follow good laboratory practice and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic animal husbandry and research techniques.
• Understanding of basic scientific terminology and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of asepsis, disease control and prevention, and isolation techniques.
• Familiarity with current regulations for the care and use of laboratory animals.
• Ability to handle, restrain, and determine the sex of laboratory animals safely.
• Competence in following detailed oral and written instructions.
• Proficiency in reading and writing for record maintenance.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to interact respectfully with faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
• Capability to discuss animal-related projects with investigators.
• Physical ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) required.

Animal Research Lab with a 1st shift opening, requiring availability for weekend work as needed. The regular hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM