Animal Resources Technician

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of Comparative Medicine Management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. CMAR technicians provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include (but not limited to) observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species. Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties. Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations. Will maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas, and perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned. Start time is 0600-1430 either Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday. Schedule will be discussed during interview and will be based on department needs.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one year of demonstrated work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
Requires professional-level communication skills and the ability to effectively to work independently and as a part of a team.
Must be available to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies.
Provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to include observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering, changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment for multiple species.
Operates and/or use supplies and equipment necessary to perform the husbandry duties.
Provides daily record keeping for animals and room environments in accordance with LBRI quality assurance standards and regulations.
Maintain cleanliness of the cage wash area, warehouse, diet kitchen and any animal equipment storage areas.
Perform all other related duties and tasks as required or assigned.