Animal Care Technician

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

13d • $22 - $25 • 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

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED