Summary 

Under the direction of others, provide sanitation and support services for laboratory animal facility on an as needed basis. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Sanitize, organize and maintain animal cages and equipment by operating cage washer, tunnel washer, bedding dispensers and autoclave.  Sanitize corridors and support areas using appropriate techniques to promote animal health and welfare and to comply with policies.  Perform maintenance and ensure proper operation of equipment and machinery in cage wash. 

• Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by obtaining, documenting and comparing data against established standards.  Maintain records by collecting and recording data to facilitate management of the facility.  

• Receive and properly process various shipments from loading dock.  Properly package waste materials. 

• Attend in-house training classes to become knowledgeable in laboratory animal facility operations and laboratory animal science. 

• Sanitize animal rooms, cages, equipment, corridors & support areas by using appropriate techniques to promote animal health & welfare and to comply with policies as needed.  Care may include specialized, non-conventional areas of the facility.  

• May receive and transport animals using appropriate methods as needed. 

• May provide assistance to Lab Animal Technicians performing in room tasks and acting under the direction of others as needed. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Willingness to work hard and be open to learning new tasks.   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.   

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.   

• Ability to closely follow established procedures.   

• Strong attention to detail and ability to closely follow established procedures.   

• Critical thinking, resource management, computer and writing skills. 

Qualifications 

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education:       High School Diploma 

Minimum Required Experience:      No experience required 

Preferred Education:                Associate degree or higher 

Preferred Experience:                Previous animal handling 

Required Certification/Licensure(s):    

Preferred Certification/Licensure(s):  Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) at time of hire is preferred 

Physical Requirements

Work Environment 

Sensory Acuity 

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.