Job Summary
Provides care for laboratory animals and their environment through animal husbandry and keeps records according to State Federal and University regulations. This is an entrylevel position.
Responsibilities
Provides clean caging bedding food and water to animals. Sanitizes animal cages and equipment operates washroom machinery and autoclaves Cleans animal facility floors and surfaces removes trash and other wastes. Reports animal health issues and environmental deviations to supervisory staff Completes facility records documenting husbandry environment and inventory Maintains workstation supply levels. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously : Standard vivarium environment; with typical vivarium environmental hazards and concerns. Standard laboratory environment; Safety shoes are required to be worn by all employees working in animal facilities Seldom : Occasionally handles/works with biohazards or risks for potential jobrelated injury rarely coming in contact with hazardous materials. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking walking. Often: Bending reaching overhead twisting. Seldom: Lifting up to 50 pounds kneeling squatting.
Minimum Qualifications
GED or HS Diploma or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).