Animal Care Technician
Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY
•$22 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
Under direct supervision, provides direct care and maintenance for various species of laboratory animals, including feeding, general husbandry and cleaning of caging and related equipment.
Requirements
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- High school diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Participates in on-the-job training required to develop new skills, learn new techniques, and implement new policies.
Responsibilities
- Disassembles, washes and sterilizes caging and related equipment utilizing automated cage washing equipment and sterilizers.
- Re-assembles and prepares clean caging, equipment, animal feed and bedding.
- Responsible for general animal husbandry, including changing holding areas, feed and water utilizing specialized techniques and equipment.
- Ensures that the animal care and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Recognizes and reports conditions of animal health and welfare that are at variance from normal for the species. Escalates any issues to supervisor.
- Ensures and monitors the proper maintenance of laboratory facilities, including animal holding areas, cage wash areas and associate corridors.
- Assesses conditions of caging equipment and makes recommendations for equipment replacement and/or repair.
- Responsible for documenting information related to job duties and weekly animal census.
Benefits
- Protective equipment including uniforms, steel-toe shoes, masks, aprons, gloves and head covers are provided and required for specific activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
