Animal Husbandry Technician I - LAR
Animal Husbandry Technician I - LAR
Department: RSC Lab Animal Resource (LAR) Administration
Under Team Leader supervision, the Animal Husbandry Technician performs routine husbandry, janitorial, and cage cleaning procedures related to the care and use of laboratory animals. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) management, including veterinarians.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct animal health observations. Complete animal care assignments according to standard operating procedures.
- Feed and water animals. Receive and identify animals using appropriate methods.
- Handle and restrain animals. Wean animals.
- Monitor environmental parameters.
- Record information on the cage cards and check sheets.
- Complete forms and sends email notifications to investigators.
- Submit cage orders.
- Operate mechanical cleaning equipment.
- Maintain supply inventory and requests replacements as necessary.
- Disinfect animal rooms and support areas.
- Organize and clean storage areas.
- Follow established health and safety procedures.
- Follow facility security and traffic flow procedures.
- Continue to develop in education and skills by proactively seeking out training opportunities within KUMC or external organizations.
Work Environment
- Move 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator as needed.
- Must be able and willing to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: Prior experience working with animals/in animal care.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: High school diploma/GED
Skills
- Customer service skills.
- Multitasking, time management and organizational skills.
- Communication skills.
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