Senior Comparative Medicine Specialist- Center for Comparative Medicine & Surgery

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Comparative Medicine Specialist is capable of performing all animal husbandry duties from Trainee to Comparative Medicine Specialist. The CM Specialist serves as a floor lead, acting as a liaison between the assistant supervisor and husbandry staff. They will also assist in veterinary medicine and other duties as required.

Requirements

H.S./G.E.D.
3 - 5 years animal care experience
AALAS (LATg Level)

Responsibilities

Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food.
Identify functional caging equipment and report equipment maintenance.
Sanitize cages using washroom equipment.
Remove waste material such as bedding, trash, etc.
Ensure clean and operating equipment (racks and biological cabinets).
Make adjustments to equipment as needed and make minor decisions in the use of equipment.
Understand the function of various equipment within the facility (tunnel washer, rack washer, autoclave, bottle filler, etc.) 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.
Record and report issues to veterinary staff.
Euthanize animals upon request.
Follow detailed written instructions in performing routine work, paying close attention to details.
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 of various areas comprising animal, facility, and employment-related issues.
Contribute to the workforce and environment by exhibiting newly learned skills and sharing newly found knowledge with others.