- Provides daily care for laboratory research animals, including feeding, watering, and cleaning animal areas. Provides enrichment devices to animals as indicated.
- Monitors animal health and behavior.
- Physically handles, restrains, and moves animals without injuring the animals or endangering self.
- Observes, records, and reports common signs of clinical illness and/or irregularities in animals to attending veterinarian.
- Checks and records animal room environmental parameters, including temperature, humidity, room air pressure, and light cycles; informs supervisor of changes which are out of normal ranges.
- Verifies and replenishes room supplies for animals.
- Transports animals and equipment as needed within the facility.
- Performs facility sanitation procedures.
- May work with hazardous agents, including chemical, radiological, and BSL-2-3 bio hazards.
- May train and/or guide other employees and monitors personnel entering/exiting building.
- Assists in maintaining accreditation standards.
- Assists research technicians in resolving problems and provides research support
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Two years of experience working with animals in a veterinary facility, research clinic or equivalent area; OR an Associate’s degree in a Life Sciences or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of basic animal husbandry.
- Knowledge of basic animal health and welfare.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Knowledge of basic technical skills in the care, preparation, and use of animals for research and teaching.
- Ability to handle, care for, and transport experimental animals.
- Ability to observe, keep records, and communicate with researchers.
- Ability to do simple mathematical equations.
- Ability to work with a variety of soaps, detergents, and disinfectants.
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
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About the Region
updated 7/2023
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
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- updated 09/2023