Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provides and documents care and husbandry for rodent animal species in accordance with departmental procedures 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. Works on a rotating weekend and Holiday schedule.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides and documents daily husbandry care to rodents in the vivarium to include the provision of feed, water, clean cages and enrichment.
Sanitizes and maintains rodent colony rooms to include sweeping and mopping of animal quarters, rotating animal cages, large equipment and room supplies for cleaning according to schedule and disinfecting all areas in room.
Monitors behaviors, illness or death in animals and reports to Supervisor, Facility Manager or DCM Veterinarian in a timely fashion.
Maintains record keeping of daily animal census and sanitation of animal room.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Requires extensive safety training
Stockroom or warehouse
Alternative work schedules
Exposure to chemicals
High noise environment
Requires protective devices
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
Exposure to moving machinery
Exposure to animals
Physical Effort
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, or stooping
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Frequent lifting (30 lbs. or more)
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:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute
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
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Work Experience:
Laboratory Animal Care (1 Year)
Skills:
Biomedical Research, Communication, Positive Thinking, Quality Care, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Writing Documentation
Grade
R03-H
Salary Range
$16.27 - $20.83 / 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.
Questions
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Accommodation
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