Animal Technician - 127713

Under direction of ACP Animal Resources Supervisor, employee will be responsible for physical environment for group of assigned laboratory animals. Perform routine animal health-related tasks. Perform basic animal husbandry, cage washing, and assist with rodent colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, etc.). Operate computer, maintain records on animal deliveries, print and maintain all cage identification.

• Ability to use and understand basic medical terminology, and to be sensitive to the needs of caged laboratory animals. Skill to recognize normal and abnormal body functions in a variety of laboratory animals.

• Skill in clinical diagnostic lab specimen collection techniques, and ability to administer medication to laboratory animals: oral, topical, injectable

• Working knowledge of laws and regulations that govern housing and management of lab animals. Knowledge of humane methods of euthanasia in laboratory animals, and ability to perform euthanasia as directed.

• Ability to follow direction, to be thorough performing assigned tasks, to organize work, and flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate varying workloads.

• Manual dexterity and ability to write legibly and use metric system. Ability to operate a computer and telephone.

• Skill to operate and maintain mechanical equipment, autoclave, cagewasher, vehicle, janitorial equipment (i.e. floor scrubber). Ability to learn and apply principles of sanitizing and disinfecting.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people, and to exercise diplomacy and flexibility interacting with a diverse and multi-national scientific staff.

• AALAS certification ALAT or higher preferred.

• Valid California Drivers License required.

• Position contingent upon satisfactory background & DMV check and pre-employment physical examination clearance.

• Work overtime, weekends and holidays.

• Work in biohazard and radioactive areas. Wear protective clothing and equipment.

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