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Job Description
Job
Title: Animal
Attendant I
Code:
4458
Salary
Grade: 50
FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Division: Biology
Reports
To: Animal Resource
Supervisor
Summary
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· Function: To provide for the care of experimental animals with primary
emphasis placed on minimizing experimental variables relating to animal
health and sanitation. · Scope: Responsible for the care and cleaning of equipment and
facilities along with the care and observation of the animals. |
Duties
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· Typical: 1. Provide daily husbandry of laboratory animals to
include observation of animals, handling and restraint, feeding and watering,
changing cages/racks, and sanitizing animal quarters and equipment in
compliance with Federal regulations. 2. Operates and/or uses supplies and equipment
necessary to perform the husbandry duties. 3. Provides daily record keeping for animals, room
environments, and consumable supplies. 4. Prepares and uses
disinfectants and detergents; mixes medications according to specific
instructions; and administers measured amount of laboratory diet to a variety
of animal species. 5. Closely observes animal
behavior; applies identification on various species; obtains laboratory
samples from newly arrived animals for parasitic and bacterial analysis; and
transports animals, bulk feed and bedding material within the facility. 6. Performs minor
maintenance and repair of existing equipment. 7. Performs other duties as
assigned. · Periodic: 1. May assist in performing
necropsies and in preparing animals for surgery. |
Education
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Required |
Preferred |
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High School Diploma or
GED. |
Some college or
technical training from an accredited institution. |
Other Requirements
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Required |
Preferred |
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Ability to obtain ALAT
Certification within 18 months of the date of employment. |
Assistant Laboratory
Animal Technician Certification (ALAT) through the |
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Valid Texas Driver’s
License. |
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Basic computer data
entry skills. |
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Criminal background
check. |
Experience
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Required |
Preferred |
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None |
Six
or more months experience in the handling of animals commonly used in
research. |
Equipment
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Required |
Possible |
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Operation
of cage and rack washers, tunnel-type cage washers, conventional and
pass-through autoclaves and other allied equipment. |
N/A |
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Personal
computer and other standard office equipment. |
Working Conditions
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Usual |
Special |
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Possibility
of animal bites or scratches. Lifting of various items weighing up to 100 lbs
with or without accommodation. |
Occasional
weekend and holiday duties on a rotational basis. |
Supervision
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Received |
Given |
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Direct
supervision by Animal Resources Supervisor. |
None |
Accuracy
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In
maintaining identity of animals, in recording daily animal inventories, in
detecting abnormal animal behavior and in administering proper type and
quantity of feeds. |
Security Sensitive
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Specific
job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this
classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code. |
Internal Control
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Within the scope of position duties,
responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets
are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with. |