Comparative Medicine Technician I- Center for Comparative Medicine & Surgery
About The Position
The Comparative Medicine Technician I is responsible for basic sanitation, disinfection, and maintenance of the animal facility; daily record-keeping; and operation of major laboratory equipment. The role includes general husbandry for laboratory animals related to cage wash, stocking PPE and supplies, and sanitizing laboratory spaces, including animal holding rooms, cage-wash areas, and associated corridors, in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines. The technician autoclaves equipment and records temperature readings for the autoclave and rack washer, and provides daily care to small animal species in the animal facility. Other duties may be required by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of animal care experience.
- Purina Test.
Responsibilities
- Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food.
- Identify functional caging equipment and report equipment maintenance needs.
- Sanitize cages using washroom equipment and remove waste material such as bedding and trash.
- Ensure racks, biological cabinets, and other equipment are clean and operating.
- Make equipment adjustments as needed and make minor decisions about equipment use.
- Understand facility equipment—including tunnel washers, rack washers, autoclaves, and bottle fillers—to prevent damage or lost time.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report facility damage to a supervisor.
- Sanitize and disinfect the cage-wash area, equipment, and other facility areas.
- Identify, record, and report environmental conditions.
- Record and report animal health issues to a supervisor and/or veterinary staff.
- Comply with institutional certifications and requirements for working with infectious-disease waste from BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 environments.
- Follow detailed written instructions when performing routine work and pay close attention to details.
- Record cage census as required.
- Help maintain a clean and safe atmosphere for animals, employees, and facility users.
- Contribute ideas and input to problem-solving efforts.
- Participate in departmental training on animal, facility, and employment-related topics.
- Share newly learned skills and knowledge with others.
- Prepare for ALAT certification.
- Stock PPE and supplies.
- Autoclave equipment and record autoclave and rack-washer temperatures.
- Provide daily care to small animal species in the animal facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
