UNIV-AgriculturalAnimal Associate I-DLAR

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1.1 Perform Animal Husbandry Duties. Weight 35%.

Provide consistently high standards of animal of required husbandry tasks to accomplish this objective include:

• Perform husbandryprocedures for USDA species according to DLAR SOPs.
• Ensure animal care is completed as scheduled and according to established SOPs.
• Perform daily health checks of animals and report any abnormalfindings or unusual behavior per established workflows.
• Effectively and professionallycommunicate with research staff regarding the status of their animals through verbal written orelectronic means. (Weaning animal arrival notifications etc.)
• Ensure animal cages bottles andcaging accessories are changed according to schedule and that soiled items are immediatelytransported to cage wash.
• Ensure proper diets are fed and water is readily available as required.
• Ensure enrichment is provided unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure vent racks are connected toallow air flow and automatic watering if applicable.
• Ensure all breeding and overcrowdedpolicies are being followed in accordance with DLAR SOPs.
• Ensure cages are labeled for weaningand overcrowding etc.
• Ensure newly arrived animals are housed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Perform daily monitoring of automatic watering system coolers and other support equipment. -(Essential)

1.2 Perform Administrative Duties. Weight 25%.

Maintain the accuracy of a variety of records related tofacility operations and facility maintenance. Examples of required tasks to accomplish thisobjective include:

• Ensure the accuracy of animal identification and census information.
• Keepingaccurate animal health husbandry and environmental records.
• Maintain accurate equipmentsupply and facility documents (e.g. maintenance records expiration dates)
• Maintain inventory ofcaging equipment and supplies for assigned animal rooms.
• Participate in SOP development andreview as needed. - (Essential)

1.3 Perform Housekeeping Duties. Weight 25%.

Maintain established cleaning and sanitization standards withinthe facility. Examples of required tasks to accomplish this objective include:

• Ensure all sweeping mopping garbage removal andwashing tasks assigned are complete according to DLAR SOP.
• Ensure all animal housing supplies food bins and other animalcare related equipment are sanitized according to DLAR SOP.
• Stock supplies throughout facility and assist in inventorycontrol; notify facility supervisor of supply and ordering needs.
• Follow established PPE policiesand procedures throughout the vivarium.
• Appropriately mix and use all cleaning solutions accordingto established DLAR SOPs and/or manufacturers instructions.
• Assist in room prep and H2O2disinfection for assigned animal rooms.
• Properly dispose of all expired chemicals. - (Essential)

1.4 Perform animal clerical duties. Weight 10%.

Provide consistently high standards of record keeping.

• Ensure accurate recording of room info i.e.: census sheets cage cards (animal sex) and roomlogs.
• Ensure proper procedures are followed to ensure appropriate animal care for projects thatinclude special animal populations. (e.g. immunocompromised animals etc.)
• Ensure properprocedures for projects that include administration of biohazards to animals are followed.
• Coordinate animal/rack transfers with facility supervisors.
• Ensure all protocol-related deviations are followed. - (Essential)

1.5 Perform Other Duties as Assigned. Weight 5%.

• Under the guidance of the supervisor provide absenteesupport for animal care technicians or cage washers (often in other facilities).
• Provideassistance during unusual and/or unanticipated circumstances.
• Perform euthanasia of rodents asdirected.
• Efficiently collect appropriate sentinel samples as directed.
• Ensure completion of mandatory/required training. - (Essential)

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A high school diploma and one year of experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technologyor a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work as a laboratory animal technician may be required for positions responsible for the care of laboratory animals.

Requirements (DLAR Specific):
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. above waist routinely. Must be able to work with animals. May be exposed to animal allergens. May be exposed to zoonotic diseases. Must be able to work in dusty environments. May have to work in wet areas. Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE. Must be able to work in reverse light cycle have to work in confined spaces. Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclave rack washer and tunnel washer.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using stepstool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32 F to 100 F) when required due to assignments in coldrooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and
carry 4-liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to liftand carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet unassisted. (Infrequent)Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to liftmaterials up to 20 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level toa maximum height of 72. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor levelto a height of 40 inches then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability topush/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability tomaneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach stretch bend while movingitems/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a varietyof hand pipefitting operations. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyescorrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability tohear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work ina darkroom for processing film etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the use of cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) May require working withanimals of various sizes.

Requirements (DLAR Specific):
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. above waist routinely. Must be able to work with animals. May be exposed to animal allergens. May be exposed to zoonotic diseases. Must be able to work in dusty environments. May have to work in wet areas. Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE. Must be able to work in reverse light cycle have to work in confined spaces. Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclave rack washer and tunnel washer.

Additional Job Description:

Minimum Requirements: A bachelors degree in animal husbandry agriculture or a related field and three years of experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. Work experience in animal care or agricultural research may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Certification in an animal care technology field may be required for positions overseeing the care of laboratory animals.

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using a step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32 F to 100 F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 4-liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to a maximum height of 72. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors from floor level to a height of 40 inches then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach stretch bend while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a variety of hand pipefitting operations. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the use of cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) May require working with animals of various sizes.

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