Overview
Laboratory Animal Technician II Jobs in Houston, TX at Baylor College of Medicine
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.
Title: Laboratory Animal Technician II
Company: Baylor College of Medicine
Location: Houston, TX
