General Function: To care for laboratory
animals, their environment, and maintain records of their
productivity and growth. To learn how to maintain animals in
inventory, prepare animals for shipment, and medicate or inject
animals.
Responsibilities: Avoid contact with
rodent species outside work. Work within changing shift
times and rotating overtime schedule. Follow company
procedures in all aspects of the job. Provide food,
water, and clean housing to animals according to a rigid
schedule. Keep detailed records of animal production and
inventory. Maintain
animal inventories in precise weight and age
groups. Medicate animals according to
procedures. Pepareanimals
for shipment. Maintain work area in an organized,
aseptic, and safe condition. Compliance with company
Hazardous Communication Program. Other duties as
assigned by management
Qualifications: Handle laboratory
animals and recognize abnormalities. Perform repetitive
tasks quickly and efficiently. Work as a team
member. Accurately calculate and record
numbers. Work in a standing position that will require
bending and stretching of arms and
legs. Lift and move
objects weighing up to 50 lbs.