Research Laboratory Assistant

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Start Date:

12/04/2023

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• High school diploma required.
• Must be well organized, detail orientated, possess a strong work ethic, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be familiar working with computer word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Must have a working knowledge of the regulations and standards governing the care and use of research animals.
• Must be able to work with diversified professional and technical personnel and perform their duties independently and with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge and interest in laboratory animals
• Basic knowledge in animal physiology and behavior
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A physical will be required to verify the applicants ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or AALAS Certified Laboratory Animal Technician preferred
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program preferred

To assist in maintaining the animal husbandry care and use standards of research animal species and to help support the Principal Investigators with their research endeavors.

• Will be required to work holidays, weekends, and for after hour on-call emergency coverage or on an as needed basis.
• Must be able to lift and transport equipment and supplies weighing up to or having a push/pull force of > 50 lbs.
• Follow prescribed protective measures to prevent exposure of animals or personnel to infectious agents.
• Must possess the skills and abilities required to provide the proper husbandry, health and medical care and use of animal species commonly used in biomedical research. Operate and maintain all equipment (e.g. autoclave, tunnel washer, high pressure power hose, etc.) according to standard operating procedures to provide proper sanitation and/or sterilization.
• Provide assistance to co-workers, investigators, and supervisors as required.
• Perform daily animal husbandry functions (changing dirty animal cages) to ensure proper primary housing (e.g. clean cage, new bedding, fresh food and water) for all assigned species and replenish housing supplies, according to standard operating procedures. Properly handle all assigned laboratory species for cleaning, identification, manipulation, and/or treatment.
• Maintain assigned rooms in sanitary conditions according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily and periodic sanitization schedules for animal rooms and all necessary equipment.
• Provide anesthesia clinical instruction and supervision to research staff.
• Perform various types of clinical services relating to anesthesia for research or teaching-purpose animals.
• Monitor inventory/supplies and order when necessary.
• Perform record keeping tasks.
• Assist staff clinicians with various research projects.

May be assigned other tasks as needed.

11/16/2023

Yes