Animal Laboratory Technician

Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.

Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.

Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.

Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.

Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.

Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.

Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.

Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.

Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.

Feed livestock or laboratory animals.

Input data into databases.

Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.

Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.