Laboratory Animal Technician

Perform diversified laboratory procedures and operations in the area assigned

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform simple laboratory tests, evaluations, and/or functions without constant supervision
• Use laboratory equipment of varying complexity requiring a moderate degree of operational skill
• Read and understand a study protocol
• Perform mathematical calculations involving simple algebraic relationships; operate a calculator
• Clean and sanitize caging, equipment, animal room, and support areas
• Maintain laboratory animal colonies and administer test material to animals, record data in laboratory notebooks, data sheets, or by computer entry
• Assemble laboratory apparatus as required for evaluation or analysis and disassemble and clean apparatus at termination of use
• Handle and restrain laboratory animals
• Assist in training of other employees when requested
• Participate in in-house training programs for the technical staff
• Maintain confidential information
• Interact with the community and employees
• Support and participate in other company initiatives as directed by management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Positions Directly Supervised: None
• Number of Employees Supervised: None

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, completion of certification as an Animal Care Technician (only for promotion within), favorable attitude and disposition toward people and animals, supervisor and/or manager recommendation.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform varied technical assignments with limited supervision
• Complete knowledge of the facility with calculations necessary for making laboratory preparations
• Skill in handling a variety of laboratory tools and instruments
• Demonstrated self-starting ability and reliability in completing assignments

Tools, Equipment & Other Resources Used

• Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Autoclaves, sterilizers, electronic scales/balances, clippers, shavers, vented hoods, and other surgical utilities (e.g. stereotaxic frames).

Interested Applicants should send resume to Shelley Nance at snance@basinc.com