Under limited supervision of the Comparative Medicine management and/or staff veterinarians, cares for animals and cleans facilities used in experimental and breeding colonies. Provides husbandry of animals in more specialized areas of the animal facility to include barrier and biocontainment areas and includes more technical procedures such as animal identification, collecting biological samples, and administering medications. Maintains accurate animal records. In addition to basic sanitizing supplies and equipment, may use autoclaves, necropsy equipment, and laminar flow hoods. Maintains supplies, feed, and bedding inventories and storage. Assists researchers and veterinary staff when needed. Trains technicians and cage wash staff as needed.
Serves as lead in assigned area providing daily assistance to the Supervisor by helping to assure that daily tasks are completed in the area. Will be cross trained in several areas. Provides assistance to less senior employees as needed.
Requires a highschool diploma and 2 or more years of experience working in animal care or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.
This position is an advanced position and the following skills are required for this position: knowledge of animal husbandry requirements, methods, and techniques; knowledge of local, state, federal regulations pertaining to animal husbandry; knowledge of
supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control; knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment and procedures; effective communication, orally and in written format.
Must be able to access KAFB and have reliable transportation in order to arrive at work on time on scheduled work days. Must possess a valid driver’s license without restrictions that impede upon the ability to use the company vehicles.
Work is performed in laboratory and vivarium/animal housing environments. Will frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, reach/work overhead, frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive and perform desk-based computer tasks. Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator. Will work in close proximity to research animals and may be required to work in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.
The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.
Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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