Lab Animal Care Technician LT

Job Description Summary
The Lab Animal Care Technician position is available in the Office of Researchs Rinker Campus Vivarium Facility. The Office of Research manages 5700 sq. ft. of OLAW -Assured rodent vivarium facilities at the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine CA. Research and teaching activities supported by the Office of Research include pharmacological research infectious disease cancer biology nutrition and metabolism studies orthopedic research therapeutics toxicology and teaching activities to support a diverse program of learning. The Vivarium exists to provide state-of-the-art care and support for the animal models component of these studies. This position is a full-time appointment that will be integral to facilitating research activities at Chapman University that utilize animal models. Under the direction of the Vivarium Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to the daily husbandry care of small laboratory animals maintenance of animal holding spaces and procedure rooms assisting with training of laboratory personnel reviewing policies and SOPs and other duties as necessary to support research operations. Anticipated schedule is 7 AM 4 PM Tues-Sat OR Sun-Thurs .

Responsibilities
Animal Welfare Assessments and Animal Husbandry Support the daily operations of the Rinker Health Science Campus vivarium and assist with operations of the Hashinger Aviary as directed by the Vivarium Supervisor. Perform prescribed health treatments under the direction of the Vivarium Supervisor and Attending Veterinarian and document completion. Assist Vivarium Supervisor with maintaining Standards of Care (SOCs) to provide consistent health care and information to researchers as required. Prepare room and cages for incoming animals. Count animals based upon protocol project cage card or other parameters for regulatory and billing purposes. Stock animal rooms with feed water and other supplies. Perform daily animal welfare checks to assess animals behavior and wellbeing report abnormalities to the veterinary staff or investigator staff for disposition. Perform routine husbandry including changing cages at scheduled intervals and providing appropriate feed water and enrichment as needed. Assist in training of Animal Husbandry Staff as directed by the facility manager. Follow biosecurity practices to minimize cross contamination. Operations and Record Keeping Order supplies as required for planned and ongoing studies; oversee inventory of supplies. Maintain documents including but not limited to standard operating procedures daily room logs and signage as required by regulatory agencies or the facility manager. Provide operational feedback on Chapman Universitys Animal Care and IACUC -approved standard operating policies and procedures manuals/guidelines and website communication related to animal husbandry surgery and experimental procedures. Maintain records as required for husbandry health and operations; submit work orders and follow-up on completion status. Assist with additional tasks in the Office of Research related to processes and procedures as directed by the Vivarium Supervisor. Research Support Assist in training and orientation of research staff and support staff and maintain all training records. Assist in providing training for all research staff on various techniques including injections blood collection and restraint as directed by the Vivarium Supervisor. Aid in various animal studies requiring a wide variety of technical skills for compound/cell administration bleeding surgery and imaging under the direction of the Vivarium Supervisor. Monitor Environmental Parameters and Room Sanitation Perform environmental monitoring and maintain associated records. Use appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents to disinfect and sanitize in and around animal holding areas and prior to receipt of animals and on a scheduled basis. Sterilize equipment for use by husbandry staff and investigator staff as needed and requested by researchers or vivarium staff. Miscellaneous Attends scheduled staff meetings and continuing education opportunities. Communicates animal care issues to investigator investigator staff supervisor and co-workers.

Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of applicable policies guidelines and regulations. Working knowledge of laws and regulations that govern the housing and management of laboratory animals. Experience in a laboratory animal setting. Animal handling required. Must be willing to work with rodents fish and birds. Must be comfortable working with animals in a research setting. Must be willing to work weekends and certain holidays on a rotational basis. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate daily record keeping.

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