Laboratory Technician 1 - Animal Resources (Animal Care)
Core
Maintain production colonies of multiple animal species, obtain biological samples, and perform animal care and facility maintenance in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Animal Care)
Builds
Production colonies of animal models for research
Domain
Life Sciences / Animal Research
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling and restraint, sample collection (blood/tissue), facility sanitation, equipment maintenance, environmental enrichment, protocol compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain animal housing systems and colonies, obtain blood and tissue samples, anesthetize and euthanize animals, sanitize facility rooms and monitor glove-box isolators, transport animals and equipment, train student employees on animal care procedures
Seniority
Entry-level / Technician