Lab Animal Tech I

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Job Description - Lab Animal Tech I

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a state or federal accrediting organization

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Willingness and ability to work with animals
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
  • Knowledge of animal husbandry/care is preferred/desired.

Preferred Qualifications

A degree from an accredited college or university, certification, training or experience in the field of Laboratory Animal Science or animal related field is desired.

Responsibilities

This position requires manual labor in the care and feeding of laboratory animals. Work involves caring for laboratory animals in accordance with specific directions given by a supervisor. Duties include feeding and watering of animals, transferring animals from cages and cleaning the cages, rooms and adjacent areas. Duties also include assembly line cage washing and clean cage preparation. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through observation of the animals and the cleanliness of cages, rooms and adjacent areas. The duties include, but are not limited to:
Animal Husbandry
  • Feed and water all animals according to specified standards. Routine cleaning and sanitization of feeding and water utensils and cages. Work in Cage wash as required. Observe the animals and report any abnormal findings. If an expired animal is found, proper identification and storage/disposal is required. Change bedding and caging periodically in accordance with Federal Regulations to insure proper care of animals.
Clean and Maintain
  • Disinfect animal areas at routine intervals. Notify Supervisor of any abnormalities in the physical environment of the animal facilities. Inspect and report any malfunctions of equipment such as thermostats, hygro-thermometers, lights, sanitation equipment, carts, etc
Maintenance
  • Keep supply levels adequately maintained. Keep storage areas clean and organized. Load and unload supplies as required.
Training
  • Participate in continuing education course of Laboratory Animal care.
Other
  • Perform other duties incidental to work described herein as required.

Shift/Salary

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Grade: 8

Salary: $12.81/hr

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 6/28/2021 - Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Compliance with AU Confidentiality Policies:

  • All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.”

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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