Animal Technician II, Division of Comparative Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center
Core
Provides responsible, high-quality care for laboratory animals by performing routine and specialized duties including feeding, medicating, cleaning, restraining, and transporting animals.
Role type
Animal Care Technician II
Builds
Compliant and ethical research facility for biomedical research
Domain
Biomedical research / Laboratory animal husbandry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, Feeding, Medicating, Cleaning, Restraint, Transporting, Health monitoring, Record keeping, Equipment maintenance, Hazardous material handling, SOP compliance
Preferred skills
AALAS ALAT certification
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Feed, medicate, clean, restrain, and transport laboratory animals; Monitor animal health and welfare through daily observations; Maintain accurate records and documentation; Clean and sanitize animal facilities and rooms; Maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment; Receive, examine, transfer, identify, and house incoming animal shipments; Safely handle animals and equipment exposed to hazardous biological, radiological, or chemical agents.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC