Animal Research Technician I

Job Responsibilities:

• CLEANING: Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters Rotates animal cages and racks for cleaning following established schedule Sweeps and mops animal quarters thoroughly Disinfects walls and sanitizes animal quarters using appropriate compounds and techniques Performs additional cleaning of area as required or upon request Required to change up to and including a minimum of 300 cages per day
• ANIMAL CARE: Provides routine care of research animals Feeds animals in assigned areas following established schedule Provides adequate food bedding enrichment devices and water as required Checks animals daily to identify sick animals Notifies veterinary technician of any unusual conditions Weighs animals as required Assists Veterinary Technician by restraining animals for minor procedures Administers medications pills injections on weekends and as instructed Receives checks in animals and materials and delivers to correct locations Perform routine weekend and holiday overtime as scheduled
• ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Monitors and controls environmental conditions Periodically checks temperature ventilation and lighting in animal rooms and related areas Adjusts conditions as required Notifies supervisor of problems with related equipment heating/air conditioning systems etc
• RECORDKEEPING: Maintains a variety of records log of room activities Records information accurately and promptly Records write and communicate data to all NYULMC staff on the appropriate level Completes recordkeeping in accordance with outlined procedures Maintains records in an organized and up to date manner
• INVENTORY CONTROL: Monitors supplies for specific animal quarters Maintains adequate supplies by monitoring levels on an ongoing basis Checks availability of supplies and restocks all areas as required Advises supervisor of shortages in timely manner
• EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: Assists with relocation of facility equipment and supplies Transports facility equipment and supplies to new locations as instructed Completes assignments on timely basis Reports delays or problems to Supervisor Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies Ensures adequate levels of room supplies are available on an ongoing basis
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to care of laboratory animals Maintains awareness of regulatory requirements applicable to responsibilities Follows departmental procedures in order to implement Enrichment Program for all laboratory animals Ensures necessary documentation is maintained up to date and thorough
• Approved drivers may be assigned to operate the supply van or other vehicle in furtherance of the above referenced responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned