High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Provides routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects to ensure established protocols and procedures are followed for the lab. Responsible for following lab safety standards.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range:
$20.00 per Hour
As an Animal Technician you will be responsible for:
Performing husbandry of laboratory animals (primarily rodents and non-human primates), including cleaning and preparing cages, cleaning rooms and equipment, feeding and watering animals, providing enrichment, and completing documentation related to those activities.
Monitoring and reporting animal health cases and administering medical treatments.
Receiving animal and supply shipments.
Assisting with rodent colony management, including humane euthanasia of rodents.
Working individually and as part of a team to ensure that the animal care program remains compliant with all university, state, federal, and other regulations.
This position is primarily based out of the Tempe Campus; may include some work at the downtown Phoenix campus upon completion of essential training.
The following screenings are required and provided by ASU upon hire:
Physical exam and fit testing for an N-95 respirator
MMR and tetanus vaccinations
Negative TB test
Essential Duties:
Perform daily husbandry for animals, including feeding, watering, changing cages, and providing enrichment.
Monitor room conditions and complete written and electronic daily records.
Clean cages, equipment, animal holding rooms, and other areas of the facility.
Operate cage washing and autoclave equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment to meet the standards of the institution.
Observe health and behavior of animals, report injuries or abnormalities to the veterinary team, and administer treatments as directed.
Operate computer software for health case monitoring, observation logs, email, videoconferencing, data entry, and more.
Maintain a friendly team attitude with coworkers, veterinary team, researchers, and administration staff.
At least one year of animal husbandry experience or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT Certification
Experience working with rodents and non-human primates
Experience working with animals in a research setting
Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Evidence of critical thinking and detail oriented skills
Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on Windows OS computers
Knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of animal species
Working Environment:
Work activities are primarily performed in a climate-controlled animal research setting, with essential precautions in place for safely working with biohazards, toxins, or chemicals that may be present; operation of large machinery.
Wear personal protective equipment when working in animal rooms and support spaces, including but not limited to scrubs, closed toe shoes, gloves, face mask or respirator, wrap around gown, water resistant coveralls, waterproof boots, hair bonnet, shoe covers, face shield or goggles.
Work activities include long periods of standing and low-demand walking with frequent bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling large wheeled racks and cages.
Daily use of shared computers in a small office setting.
A dynamic work environment may require the ability to quickly adjust priorities throughout the day.
Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to preform essential duties.
Department Statement:
ASU is committed to the ethical and humane treatment of animals in a
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Profile:
Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Lab and Research Support
Time Type:
Full time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$20.00 USD Hourly
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Asu · Campus: Tempe