Biological Science Technician (Animal)

Job DutiesThe duties may include, but are not limited to:Works independently and with other team members to provide care for caged or penned captive animals.Reviews records for which they have assigned responsibility and ensure records are clear, accurate, and secured when personnel rotations occur.Complete written records on animals used for research and are used for archival purposes as part of Good Laboratory Practice and Animal Welfare Act provisions.Ensures that appropriate veterinary medical care, as determined by a veterinarian, is followed.Collects daily records of animal behavior, response to environmental enrichment, and for forming and following an environmental enrichment schedule.When engaged in providing care and in the handling of animals, observe proper safety precautions required to prevent disease transmission and injury.Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records, maintains records, and locates and compiles data and other information from various sources.Monitors and operates a variety of computer driven autoclaves, ventilated cage racks, rack washers, and anesthetic gas equipment.Provides care for and solving problems that arise during care of caged or penned captive animals.Operates large machines used for disinfection in animal care (e.g. commercial autoclaves, whole-room aerosol foggers, and large motorized sanitizing sprayers).