Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provide and document care and husbandry for rodent animal species in accordance departmental SOPS and regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at Washington University. Work on a rotating weekend and Holiday schedule is required.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides and documents daily husbandry care to multiple species including rabbits, non-human primates, canines and rodents. Care includes the provision of feed, water, clean cages and enrichment.

• Sanitizes and maintains rodent colony rooms according to schedule to include sweeping and mopping animal quarters and procedure rooms, disinfecting all areas in room, rotating animal cages, cleaning large equipment and stocking room supplies.

• Observes animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness and provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff. Reports findings to Supervisor, Facility Manager or DCM Veterinary staff in a timely fashion.

• Correctly handles and disposes of hazardous wastes according to standard operating procedures.

• Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department, which may include hands-on training of junior-level technicians.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Requires extensive safety training.

• Alternative work schedules.

• Exposure to chemicals.

• High noise environment.

• Requires protective devices.

• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.

• Exposure to animals.

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Frequent lifting (30 lbs. or more).

• Pass Pre-Employment Physical Exam.

Equipment

• Lab/research equipment.

• Simple hand tools.

• Heavy equipment (buffers, mowers, forklift, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree

Certifications:

Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute, Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - within 2 years - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Animal Science (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Grade

R05-H

Salary Range

$16.67 - $24.40 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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