Overview
Laboratory Animal Technician II Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Baylor College of Medicine
Job Title:
Laboratory Animal Technician II
Work Arrangement:
Onsite only
Location:
Houston, TX
Salary Range: $39,150 – $46,059
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summary
Under minimal supervision, provides skilled care and handling of transgenic laboratory animals. Primarily working in areas to include: standard housing, biohazard, non-human primate and specialized animal colonies. Also responsible for limited supervisory duties including direction and oversight of work, but excluding discipline.
Job Duties
Changes cages as scheduled and sanitizes housing areas.
Performs technical procedures such as: permanent animal identification, animal restraint and tissue biopsies.
Receives animals into and transfers animals out of barrier facility.
Establishes breeding cages and weans juvenile animals.
Records and maintains extensive, accurate records for transfer activities.
Maintains accurate colony records and study records.
Receives, possesses and fulfills internal purchase order requests.
Coordinates with Primary Investigators and other staff to maintain colonies and achieve scientific objectives.
Provides routine husbandry and other job related duties as assigned.
Detailed record keeping and log documentation.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Provides training and mentorship to less senior technicians.
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
Candidates with computer skills (email, Excel, Word) are preferred.
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Title: Laboratory Animal Technician II
Company: Baylor College of Medicine
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)
