Research Animal Husbandry Technician (AHT) I

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Job Title

Research Animal Husbandry Technician (AHT) I

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

LRI AFC / Res-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code

R10001

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic’s values of research, innovation and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career.

As a Research Animal Husbandry Technician (AHT), you will monitor and support the health and well-being of animals involved in foundational pre-clinical research aimed at improving patient care worldwide. In this role, you will ensure animals have appropriate supplies, nutrition, and clean enclosures to prevent illness and discomfort. Your work is essential to the success of research studies and contributes directly to the Cleveland Clinic’s mission of advancing global healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with occasional holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Monitor and care for the health and well-being of animals.
• Perform daily health observations and monitor the condition of research animals.
• Provide custodial care, fresh feed and fresh water for animals according to the standard operating procedures.
• Write up health reports for the vet team.
• Receive animal shipments and complete required documentation.
• Maintain and adequately supply the areas used for technical procedures.
• Transport supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department
• Flexibility 24/7, 365-days a year

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Experience in the custodial care of animals

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.
• Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking.
• May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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