Animal Care Temp Worker

Davidson College • Davidson, NC

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About The Position

Davidson College is seeking an Animal Care Technician to assist in the daily care of animals used in research and teaching.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• This position is classified as essential personnel and requires weekend and holiday work.
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform all job duties as assigned by the Animal Facility Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree and/or 1-3 years of animal care experience in an animal care facility is strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate a strong interest in learning and developing skills in the animal research field.
• ALAT or LAT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintenance of animal rooms (rodents, avian and aquatic species); sanitizing rooms and equipment.
• Providing routine care of research animals; performing daily observations for animal health and ensuring adequate supplies stocked in animal rooms and laboratory spaces.
• Monitoring and reporting on environmental rooms and housing conditions.
• Recognizing and reporting clinical abnormalities and irregularities in animals; learning the variations among laboratory animals and modes of disease control.
• Administering medications to animals as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and prompt records in accordance with outlined procedures, reporting areas of noncompliance to the Animal Facility Manager.
• Understanding and complying with all operating and regulatory requirements related to the care and use of laboratory animals; assisting in the training of students on general animal care and laboratory procedures.
• Receiving and storing materials and supplies, including lifting 50-pound feed bags.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees