Senior Laboratory Animal Caretaker

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide animal caretaker duties as well as supervisory responsibilities in compliance with all DLAR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• As per Civil Service standards and specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job-related Civil Service examination and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
• Candidate must have one year of full-time service as a laboratory animal caretaker in a research facility including but not limited to hospitals, universities, institutions, or laboratories; or two years of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting; OR Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician or higher by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and one year of full-time experience in the handling and care of live vertebrate animals in other than a residential setting.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services
• Clear a background investigation
• Submit (3) written reference
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Laboratory animals, clean, feed, water and make daily inspections.
• Monitor animals for disease, washes, sterilizes cages and other equipment; sanitize and buff rooms, wash laundry, take daily census, make cage cards, take daily refuse to dumpsters, mate wean and sex animals.
• Schedule and make work assignments for student assistants.
• Supervise work of animal care student assistants.
• Provide on the job training and instructions in the care of animals.
• Receive shipments, assist in veterinary care activities.
• Assist in the performance of non-routine/difficult tasks.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed