Animal Care Technician II

Drexel•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals. It includes general husbandry practices, sanitation of the animal care and use areas, and animal observations and record keeping.

Requirements

Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory animal related experience.
Must be dedicated to the humane care of laboratory animals.
Have knowledge of common practices of animal care.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks carefully and completely.
Knowledge of normal animal behavior.

Nice To Haves

ALAT (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) certification preferred and LAT certification within two years of employment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the physical environment of animals
Clean and sanitize animal housing areas.
Clean and sanitize animal cages as directed (this includes the operation of the cage wash machine and the autoclave).
Clean and sanitize ancillary rooms in the animal facility including receiving, surgery, and recovery areas.
Responsible for trash and waste removal consistent with University Laboratory Animal Resources standard operating procedures.
Responsible for observing and recording the temperature and humidity of all animal housing areas.
Responsible for the proper handling and safe use of all equipment operated in the animal facility: Cage wash Machine, Autoclave, Chemical Foamer, Heavy-duty floor buffer, Wet/Dry Vacuum, moving equipment, Clothes Washer and Dryer.
Knowledge of proper use and application, and handling and storage of all chemicals used throughout the facility is required.
Maintains confidentiality of workplace information according to policies and procedures of the institution.
Work hours include weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.
This position is designated “essential personnel” as defined by university policy.
Provide primary care to animals on a daily basis which includes observing animals and reporting any abnormalities to the Veterinary Technician, Veterinarian, and/or Principal Investigator.
Maintain detailed animal records which include daily/weekly observations, daily room maintenance log.
Responsible for providing food and water to all animals in his/her care (may be responsible for feeding special diets or providing special fluids).
Responsible for providing clean and appropriate housing for animals in his/her care.
Responsible for receiving incoming animals which includes a primary health check, providing immediate housing and verifying the delivery information.
May participate in training Animal Care Technician I.
Other duties as assigned