Animal Care Technician II, Division of Comparative Medicine – Georgetown University Medical Center

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Animal Care Technician II, Division of Comparative Medicine – Georgetown University Medical Center

Job Overview

The Animal Care Technician II (ACT II) supports the Division of Comparative Medicine’s animal husbandry function in support of animal research initiatives. They perform diligent and responsible animal care for laboratory animals, including routine and specialized duties including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraint and transportation; and review, comprehend and comply with all SOPs and quality assurance standards.

The ACT II monitors daily animal health and welfare activities while performing animal health observations. They maintain accurate records and documentation of procedures performed according to SOP; clean and sanitize the animal facility as well as assigned animal rooms; and maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment as needed.

The ACT II receives, examines, transfers, identifies and properly houses incoming shipments according to SOPs; and safely handles animals and equipment exposed to hazardous (biohazardous, radiological or chemical) agents, and disposes of hazardous materials.

The ACT II follows standard operating procedures and maintains compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Work Interactions

The Animal Care Technician II fulfills animal husbandry duties as directed the Animal Care Supervisor (their direct supervisor), as well as the Facility Manager and Director of the Division of Comparative Medicine. Their work supports Georgetown University’s research vision and mission by providing a compliant and ethical research facility to conduct biomedical research. The ACT II is a contributing and accountable member of the Husbandry staff team, interacting with and assisting other animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, veterinarians and research faculty and staff in a professional and solution oriented manner.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• At least 2 years of animal husbandry or related animal care experience
• Verbal and written communication skills to read and follow instructions in English
• AALAS technician certification at the ALAT level or equivalent educational qualifications
• Availability and willingness to work weekends, snow/emergency days and University holidays

The ACT II works in a designated area, but also spends a significant amount of time in the animal facility where they he/she could be exposed to biological hazards, chemicals, and laboratory animals. They lift 50 pounds, work in hot and/or steamy environments, work with animals/animal odors, and perform work that involves repetitive bending, twisting and pushing motions.

Essential The Animal Care Technician II is considered essential personnel and is required to work weekends, snow/emergency days and University holidays.

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

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