Laboratory Animal Technician II

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7295383 (Ref:20970-en_US)

Posted: December 11, 2024

Job Description

Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) ensures the health and well-being of research animals at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Under general supervision, this position provides skilled care and handling of laboratory animals in a safe, humane, and sanitary manner. Primary working areas include standard housing areas as well as specialized areas such as bio-hazard and immunodeficient rodent areas.

Standard CCM hours are Monday - Friday, 7am to 4pm. Weekend and holiday work is required, on a rotational basis, as CCM is operational 365days a year. Coverage during weather related storms may be required, as the need arises.

Job Duties

  • Feeds and waters animals according to CCM schedules and instructions.
  • Performs daily health checks on animals and ensures accuracy of submitted health reports.
  • Changes animal caging as scheduled, per standard procedures.
  • Performs animal census and other required documentation.
  • Handles and transports animals and bedding material.
  • Ensures that activities are in compliance with AAALAC and regulatory standards.
  • Receives, unpacks, and transports laboratory animals and supplies.
  • Maintains supplies in animal rooms including feed, caging, cage cards, and equipment for daily use.
  • Completes husbandry logs.
  • Follows and ensures compliance as it relates to animal welfare, laws, and regulations.
  • Performs a system of checks and balances by reviewing husbandry logs and ensuring their accuracy and completeness.
  • Provides guidance and training to entry level care staff.
  • Performs compliance checks on cage density and separates cages as needed.
  • Verifies entry level care staff are on track with daily tasks and assignments.
  • Communicates with researchers regarding animal husbandry needs.
  • Ensures completion of room decons.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Two years of relevant experience.
  • Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient record keeping and log documentation.
  • Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
  • Solid understanding of laboratory laws, regulations and IACUC policies.
  • Proficient rodent handling skills.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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Job posting number:#7295383 (Ref:20970-en_US)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,Texas
United States
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