Lab Animal Tech II-Lab Animal Care Unit- Research - 240000007O
Market Range: 03 Hiring Salary: $18.00/Hourly Job Summary/Essential Job Functions: The Laboratory Animal Technician 2 performs basic animal care and identifies signs of abnormal health and abnormal environmental parameters and provides technical research support services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of direct experience caring for animals; OR successful completion of a formal 12-month course (1296 hours) training program in Animal Lab Technology (Certificate or Diploma); OR certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is accepted in lieu of one year of experience. Must be able to read and understand simple instructions; requires physical effort and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; requires excellent manual dexterity for manipulating cages during animal transfer and cleaning. (PROOF OF CERTIFICATION OR DIPLOMA REQUIRED, IF USED TO QUALIFY) LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Must obtain Assistant Lab Animal Technician (ALAT) certificate within 12 months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: · Ability to use hands in a repetitive motion. · Excellent oral, written, and observation skills. · Ability to perform standard repetitive work involving straightforward application of work rules and procedures. · Experience handling animals with the ability to evaluate the health status of animals. · Ability to follow written standard operating procedures. · Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team. · Ability to learn sterile microisolator techniques. WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.
Qualifications
Job
Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Memphis
Organization
Laboratory Animal Care Unit
Campus/Institute Memphis
Schedule
Full-time
Job Posting
Feb 14, 2024, 9:54:03 AM
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