Laboratory Animal Technician

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will maintain care and treatment of animals according to standard operating procedures and to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. Specific duties include: daily health checks, treatments, sample collections, breeding and cage changes; updating room logs; Animal medical procedures as directed by the veterinary staff, ensuring cleanliness of mice/rat facilities; assisting in the cage wash rooms - dumping and/or filling cages - as needed and performing other duties as assigned. The incumbent will provide technical support for studies including animal handling and restraint, weaning, timed mating, tail snips, ear tagging, injections blood/tissue collections, surgical preparations, and post-operative observations etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, autoclaves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.
Safely and humanely handle animals for medical procedures.
Lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratory supplies and goods.
Wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Ability to stand, bend lift and twist for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate computers and other standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in animal science or related area.
Technical expertise in rodent injection and blood collection techniques
Certification at the ALAT or LAT level
Direct experience in providing animal husbandry and veterinary care procedures in a rodent research facility.
Training on humanely handling and treating of laboratory animals and demonstrate proficiency in humane handling and treatment of rodents during medical procedures.