Sci Tech (Laboratory Animals)
About The Position
This position ensures the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals. The Technician is responsible for daily checks and treatment of animals marked as sick by staff which includes maintaining records of sick animals, treatments ordered by the attending veterinarian, notifications of principal investigators and their staff and monitoring animal room conditions as related to animal health and well-being. The technician is responsible for screening of rodent colonies for murine pathogens which includes collections and processing of samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The technician will collect tissue samples during necropsies to ascertain cause of disease. The individual will provide technical assistance to research laboratories upon request.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- 1 year experience in Biological Sciences Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Biological Science Preferred
- General Experience working with Filemaker Pro Preferred
- Assist Laboratory Animal Tech Preferred
Responsibilities
- Daily checks and treatment of animals marked as sick by staff
- Maintaining records of sick animals
- Administering treatments ordered by the attending veterinarian
- Notifying principal investigators and their staff
- Monitoring animal room conditions as related to animal health and well-being
- Screening of rodent colonies for murine pathogens
- Collecting and processing samples for microbiology, serology, parasitology and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Collecting tissue samples during necropsies to ascertain cause of disease
- Providing technical assistance to research laboratories upon request
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
