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Compensation Management
University of Utah Job Description |
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Animal Technician |
| Job Code:
2475 |
FLSA/Grade: Non-Exempt /
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Job Summary
Provides care for laboratory animals to include technical procedures such as animal identification, collecting biological samples, and administering medications and anesthesia according to State, Federal and University regulations. Performs general health evaluations of research animals, maintains accurate records and acts as a leadworker in care and husbandry duties.
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Qualifications
Three years of laboratory animal experience and Laboratory Animal (LAT) certification from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within three months of hire required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.Bachelor’s degree in Science with LAT certification preferred. Specialized training in necropsy, genetic colonies and diagnostic procedures; and the ability to move up to 50 pounds may be required in some areas.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities
and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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Essential Functions
- Assists in setting up quarantined and biocontainment environments or facilities.
- Performs animal husbandry activities including observing, feeding, watering, sanitizing, handling animals and monitoring care areas consistent with State, Federal and University regulations.
- Maintains and records animal care and animal room information. Communicates animal conditions to appropriate staff.
- Trains entry level staff.
- Administrates medication to animals and collects biological samples to calculate doses and perform diagnostic techniques under the direction of the veterinarian.
- Performs routine animal physical examinations.
- Prepares animal for surgery including performing local and general anesthesia for routine care procedures. Provides post-operative care.
- Performs animal identification techniques such as tattoo, ear punch, avid chip and tags.
- Records food, medication, supply and equipment distribution and ensures inventory is rotated. Recommends purchases to immediate supervisor.
- Performs animal euthanasia as directed.
- May be responsible for specialized areas of laboratory animal care including maintenance and care of transgenic colonies, necropsy and special diagnostic procedures.
- May coordinate the acquisition, processing, transportation and final disposition of research animals.
- May assist Principal Investigators in their specific research needs.
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Problem Solving
This position provides training and supervision to entry level employees regarding safe and appropriate animal husbandry activities. It is essential the incumbent be knowledgeable of the department and University procedures, federal guidelines and regulations. If assigned to maintain genetically altered colonies, the incumbent will frequently make breeding decisions and complete routine tests, which will monitor the success of the breeding program. The incumbent must apply acute observation skills to recognize subtle condition changes during daily health and environment assessments. Exceptional conditions are reported to the veterinarian.
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Comments
Errors in following verbal and written instructions regarding the basic care of the animals could jeopardize the health and safety of employees and animals. Such errors may result in injury, illness or loss of research.
Employees face potential exposure to animals that may bite, kick, scratch or be diseased. Employees lift, carry, push and pull heavy loads on an intermittent basis and work with chemicals and automated equipment.
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FLSA
Non-Exempt
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