Laboratory Animal Technician Ii - Comparative Medicine

WashU

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $16.67 - $24.40 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Daily husbandry care for multiple species
Observe animals for signs of illness
Handle and dispose of hazardous wastes
Provide and document care and husbandry for multiple animal species in accordance with departmental SOPS and regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service, to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU

Job Summary

  • Provide and document care and husbandry for multiple animal species in accordance with departmental SOPS and regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service, to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU.
  • Provide care in specialized situations including biohazard, quarantine, and bioexclusion.
  • WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Matching Summary

Provide and document care and husbandry for multiple animal species in accordance with departmental SOPS and regulations and guidelines of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service, to assure a quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU.

Salary

Base: $16.67 - $24.40 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily husbandry care for multiple species
  • Observe animals for signs of illness
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous wastes
  • Provide and document animal care
  • Sanitize and maintain animal quarters

Nice-to-have

  • Highly motivated individuals
  • Support research and teaching mission
  • Quality animal care program

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - AALAS
  • Laboratory Animal Science (2 Years)

Work Rights

Not specified

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