Job Title
Research Animal Technician
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Research Technician I, under general supervision performs entry level, semi-skilled, technical support research work involving performance of routine tasks.
Responsibilities :
- Animal Husbandry : Performs husbandry duties daily for assigned conventional and specific pathogen free (SPF) research animal colonies.
- Animal Handling : Transports animals, caging equipment, feed, water, and bedding materials in assigned work area. Assists to coordinate shipping and receiving
- Colony Management : Assist to establish, breed, and maintain animal colony. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Observation and Record Keeping : Observes carefully for all laboratory animals in assigned work area. Reports any sick, injured or distressed animals to a supervisor.
Records accurate daily observation of animals and environmental parameters.
Conduct Laboratory Experiments : Follows protocols and revises SOP as directed. Participates in experimental design. Operates laboratory equipment.
Collects biological samples. Practices laboratory safety methods.
- Training : Follows established protocols and procedures and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning quality assurance.
- Continued Education : Participates in training and continuing education activities as required by federal guidelines and accreditation standards.
Attends staff meetings as required.
Education and Experience :
- High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two years of related experience including six months of related experience in clerical or laboratory animal care
Preferred Experience and Experience
- Successful completion of any laboratory animal Science course within first year in position.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or other relevant fields
- Six months of molecular biology laboratory research experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of animal care and safety processes
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills
Other Requirements :
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. Ability to exert heavy force. Work beyond normal business hours and / or work on weekends.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.
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