Associate Animal Care Tech

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, Tennessee, US
Routine care of research animals
Cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters
Recognize clinical abnormalities in lab animals
The role involves learning and applying technical animal husbandry skills for the care of multiple animal colonies under regular guidance

Job Summary

  • The role involves learning and applying technical animal husbandry skills for the care of multiple animal colonies under regular guidance.
  • Employees are expected to perform daily health checks, monitor environmental conditions, and euthanize animals strictly according to established regulations.
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers an environment where expertise is valued and employees take pride in advancing health through research.

Matching Summary

The role involves learning and applying technical animal husbandry skills for the care of multiple animal colonies under regular guidance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • routine care of research animals
  • cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters
  • recognize clinical abnormalities in lab animals
  • euthanize species according to regulations
  • maintain accurate records of animal care

Nice-to-have

  • ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
  • willingness to learn new technologies
  • open mind to changing plans
  • effective communication with team members

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Less than 1 year experience
  • Knowledge of laboratory animal diseases
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance

Work Rights

Not specified

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