The Animal Research Assistant provides basic care for animals including observation, feeding, transporting and laboratory housekeeping.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Maintains animal holding rooms and support areas to include, but not limited to, sanitizing and cleaning of all lab equipment.
Stocks supplies.
Performs a regimen of daily housekeeping tasks in common areas.
Performs weekly cage, wire and rack change-outs, including sterilization of all equipment and facilities.
Changes water, bedding and food on a set schedule.
Monitors daily health and environment in animal rooms.
Accurately records health and other information on breeding colony and provides accurate written record of daily animal room activity.
General Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience Requirements
Prior animal care experience in a laboratory, veterinary clinic or other related experience is preferred
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
None required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements
Impeccable housekeeping skills
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication and informing
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Reliable and consistent attendance
Weekend and holiday rotations are required