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Laboratory Animal Technician
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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 158455
Job Family: Laboratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Department Name: 55561028340501-Administration
Overview
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
