Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Provide and document care and husbandry for multiple animal species in accordance with departmental SOPS 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 WashU. Provide care in specialized situations including biohazard, quarantine, and bioexclusion.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide and document daily husbandry care to multiple species including rabbits, non-human primates, canines and rodents. Care includes the provision of feed, water, clean cages and enrichment.
Sanitize and maintain rodent colony rooms according to schedule to include sweeping and mopping animal quarters and procedure rooms, disinfecting all areas in room, rotating animal cages, cleaning large equipment and stocking room supplies.
Observe animals daily for clinical or behavioral signs of illness and provide treatments as directed by veterinary staff. Report findings to Supervisor, Facility Manager or DCM Veterinary staff in a timely fashion.
Correctly handle and dispose of hazardous wastes according to standard operating procedures.
Perform additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department, which may include hands-on training of junior-level technicians.
Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and pass a pre-employment physical exam. Appropriate vaccinations and hearing protection and other PPE are required through participation in the Occupational Health and Safety Program.
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Requires extensive safety training.
Alternative work schedules.
Exposure to chemicals.
High noise environment.
Requires protective devices.
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
Exposure to animals.
Physical Effort:
Typically standing or walking.
Typically bending, crouching, 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:
Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
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, Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - within 2 years - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
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:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Laboratory Animal Science (2 Years)
Skills:
Biomedical Research, English Language, Heavy Lifting, Quality Care, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing
Grade
R05-H
Salary Range
$16.67 - $24.40 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for…