Animal Caretaker I

SoBran, Inc.
Decatur, GA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must attain certification by the American Associa tion for Laboratory Animal Science as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) within 1 year of obtaining the position.

Overview : Responsible for all activities required for the proper care and maintenance of the Animal Care Services.

Description of Duties :

Job descriptions are subject to change to reflect duties and responsibilities.)

  • Receive, examine, transfer, identify, and properly house incoming animal shipments according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Provide food and water to animals following SOPs or approved protocols.
  • Perform daily animal health surveillance checks and report any abnormal conditions of either the animals or the animal room environment to supervisory staff.
  • Perform routine animal husbandry for small animal species. Including individual cages, group housed animals, and animals in floor housing environments.
  • Ensure animals receive adequate environmental enrichment as directed.
  • Assist with the restraint and manipulation of various animal species.
  • Understand and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality assurance guidelines for animal care at all levels of biohazard containment.
  • Maintain a daily animal census in assigned animal rooms.
  • Prepare and submit records, charts, logs, cage cards, and inventories as required by SOPs.
  • Sanitize and decontaminate all areas of the facility as directed such as animal rooms, facility common areas, hallways and procedure rooms.
  • Dispose of waste from the facility following appropriate SOPs.
  • Maintain and repair animal caging and support equipment.
  • Assist with receipt, stocking and maintenance of all supply inventories.
  • Dispose of animal carcasses following SOPs.
  • Maintain clean and organized work and personal areas.
  • Assist cagewash personnel as needed.
  • Work flexible hours to include weekend and holidays to ensure all animal care requirements are met daily.
  • Report any abnormal conditions of the animal facility or immediate vicinity to supervisory staff.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Perform other duties under supervision, as assigned.
  • 30+ days ago
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