Job Summary
Performs various and related duties in the procurement, husbandry and disposal of research animals. Transports living specimens required for various research projects and experiments.
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Qualifications
One year experience in an animal facility or equivalency required; certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) with the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) within 3 months of hire; Valid Utah driver’s license; ability to handle animals up to 75 lbs; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. 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
- Acquires research animals from various sources and delivers them to the department requiring them for research by abiding by public health and safety regulations.
- Operates and monitors use of department vehicles and maintains necessary log books verifying transport temperature and disinfection procedures.
- Assists in supervising the washroom area.
- Transports primates which can pose serious human health risks.
- Operates the crematory and autoclaves to meet department standards.
- Inspects equipment daily for damage and failures to ensure safe use.
- Performs maintenance services on equipment.
- Purchases special food items and animal care products.
- Assists research personnel by handling an animal during experiments.
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Problem Solving
Handling public relation problems that arise during daily interactions with outside vendors and clients by diffusing contentious situations through effective, calm dissemination of facts about animal research.
Informed about proper biohazardous situations that may arise while transporting animals and implement appropriate measures to control any possible situation which may include contacting those professionals necessary to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
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Comments
This position is often exposed to potentially dangerous situations because animals by their very nature contract zoonotic diseases which sometime pose a human health problem. Careful application of training routines and regulations can reduce the potential risk considerably.
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FLSA
Non-Exempt
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| Updated: HS, September 2003 |
Evaluated: October 2003 |
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