Animal Facility Assistant (Research Animal Resources)
Core
Provide highest standards of animal care, welfare, and technical assistance for a wide variety of laboratory animal species including rodents, rabbits, birds, and frogs in support of research initiatives.
Role type
Animal Facility Assistant (Research Animal Resources)
Builds
Humane care and maintenance of laboratory animal colonies
Domain
Academic research / Laboratory animal husbandry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
aseptic technique, disease prevention principles, animal restraint, data collection, record keeping, equipment maintenance, waste disposal, lifting up to 50 lbs
Preferred skills
basic animal husbandry knowledge, scientific terminology, breeding systems knowledge, regulatory compliance knowledge
Technologies
Class I/II biological safety cabinets, micro-isolation cages, individually ventilated cage systems, automated watering systems
Responsibilities
Clean, sanitize, and sterilize animal cages, feeders, water bottles, and animal rooms; Fill animal feeders and water containers with appropriate food and water; Observe and report signs of animal injuries, illness, or irregularities; Assist in providing routine treatments such as ear mite medication and clipping overgrown teeth; Perform euthanasia following detailed training; Receive and process incoming animals for compliance; Maintain accurate records of animal census, food/water consumption, and environmental factors; Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on cage systems and equipment; Collect, process, and remove waste material including animal carcasses.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff