ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)

Under minimal supervision, assists in providing care for laboratory animals in a humane, safe, and sanitary manner using appropriate equipment and established procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 20 hours of work per week inclusive of some 2-hour Saturday and/ or 2-hour Sunday workdays required.

Essential Duties Summary * Learn proper techniques and skills required to provide care for laboratory animals through classes and hands on training.

* Learn and assist in animal census and other required documentation.

* Observe animals for changes in status and notifies supervisor or attending veterinarian as appropriate.

* Create cage cards.

* Change cage bedding and enrichment, and provide food, water, and health checks on the animals.

* Order supplies.

* Autoclave equipment.

* Supervise student workers.

* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE .5 Hiring Range $15.50-$19.76 Education High School diploma or G.E.D.

or equivalent education.

Preferred: Fifteen or more college credit hours of Biological and or Animal Sciences.

Required Licensing/Certification None Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: * Policies, procedures, and practices.

* Microsoft Office Professional or similar application.

Skill in: * Detail oriented.

* Multitasking and time management.

* Writing documents.

* Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to: * Generate reports.

Work Experience None Required.

Working/Environmental Conditions * Routine office environment.

* Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.

* Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects light weight may be required.

* Use of video display terminal.

Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)