Lab Animal Technician

Shared Services: Animal Care Facility- (Full-time, Varied shift, Temporary) -

Job Summary: The Lab Animal Technician performs animal husbandry and care, recordkeeping, training other employees and staff, equipment maintenance and cleaning, and various veterinary care procedures as assigned. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum two years of experience with animal care and use required. Minimum one year of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of USDA and NIH regulations, gestation period of laboratory animals. Read and write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; good interpersonal skills; team player yet work independently; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; organize and prioritize workload; manage multiple assignments effectively; accept direction; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; detail-oriented. Use computer and software programs necessary to the position; perform basic math functions; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: Completion of the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) examination administered by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within one year of employment required. Valid Driver's License required at time of hire.