Laboratory Animal Technician

Primary Purpose Under general supervision, performs general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment.

Major Responsibilities * Capable of performing duties as specified for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT) position.

* Safely handles and restrains all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.

* Assembles caging equipment to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.

* Completes and documents supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis.

* Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.

* Provides species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assist Environmental Enrichment coordinator with special enrichment needs.

Minimum Job Requirements Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent with previous lab animal experience.

Certification / Registration / License: Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Work Experience: NA Knowledge / Skills / Abilities * Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer) * Ability to communicate effectively Ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping * Ability to utilize simple computer skills e.g.

email, training modules * Ability to work as a team or independently * Good time management skills * Good interpersonal/human relations skills * Ability to mentor LATT staff Physical Requirements and Working Conditions * Indoor/outdoor work environment * Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules * Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors * Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens * Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch * Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding * The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects