Senior Comparative Medicine Specialist- Center for Comparative Medicine & Surgery

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

5d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Comparative Medicine Specialist is responsible for performing all animal husbandry duties, serving as a floor lead, and assisting with veterinary and other required duties. This role acts as a liaison between the assistant supervisor and husbandry staff, ensuring efficient operations within the Comparative Medicine department.

Requirements

H.S./G.E.D.
3 - 5 years animal care experience
AALAS (LATg Level)
Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Responsibilities

Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food.
Identify functional caging equipment and report maintenance needs.
Sanitize cages using washroom equipment.
Remove waste material such as bedding and trash.
Ensure clean and operating equipment, including racks and biological cabinets.
Make adjustments to equipment as needed and minor decisions regarding equipment use.
Understand the function of various facility equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, autoclave, bottle filler) to prevent damage or loss of time.
Provide a clean and safe work environment.
Report facility damage to the supervisor.
Maintain a clean work area.
Sanitize and disinfect cage wash, equipment, and other facility areas.
Identify, record, and report environmental conditions.
Identify health-related issues in animals.
Record and report health issues to veterinary staff.
Euthanize animals upon request.
Follow detailed written instructions in performing routine work with close attention to detail.
Record cage census as required.
Provide a clean and safe atmosphere for animals, employees, and facility users.
Contribute and recommend new ideas and input on problem-solving issues.
Participate in departmental training on animal care, facility operations, and employment-related issues.
Contribute to the workforce and environment by exhibiting newly learned skills and sharing knowledge with others.