Full Time
Texas
Posted 2 years ago

Breeding Services, Animal Care Technologist I

There is a full-time opportunity for a Breeding Services, Animal Care Technologist I. The employee works under general supervision to practice basic animal care, husbandry, colony management, animal room maintenance and operations, information systems and record keeping. The employee is expected to progress following a prescribed curriculum, learning objectives and practical performance standards. The employee is responsible to learn and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the curriculum including general duties performed for the work areas in disinfection/sanitation, barrier entry/exit and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Basic Husbandry
Colony Management/Maintaining Colonies
Packing and Shipping
Information Processing & General Record Keeping
Individual Training & Development
Respect for the Individual
Teamwork and Service Commitment
Safety
Regular, reliable and consistent attendance
Communication of essential information

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and knowledge of barrier room function and animal husbandry as normally acquired by 3-5 years’ experience in a position in which animal husbandry was a major job responsibility
Successful completion of Lab Animal Science I and II is required
Demonstrated ability to maintain mouse colonies and applying proper record keeping
Demonstrated team player
Demonstrated ability to identify sick/ill/deviant mice with guidance
Demonstrated ability to accurately record and report activities with software and enter/extra data
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relationship skills
Organizing and coordinating skills; detail oriented, flexible, ability to multi-task, shift priorities and remain focused and positive
Demonstrated ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively and appropriately with participants
Ability to exercise patience, understanding, creativity, and flexibility

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