| Location | Shreveport, LA |
Performs daily husbandry tasks for laboratory animals, provides daily animal health and welfare observations, provides assistance to investigators and Veterinary Services personnel and follows all state and federal regulations regarding the care and use of laboratory animals at this facility and of large animals at off site location from time to time. Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to assure that customer satisfaction is met at all times. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 84% Technical functions 47% of Technical functions (Animal Husbandry) Assure adequate and proper feed and water is provided on a daily basis to laboratory animals in his/her assigned area(s) in accordance with published Standard Operating Procedures and/or as directed by staff veterinarians. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility on an as needed basis. Receive, transport, and/or house laboratory animals in clean cages, pens, or runs by placing them in a primary enclosure appropriate to the species, size, and/or particular need to contain them in a comfortable and safe surrounding, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, State Regulations and Federal Regulations. Sanitize and/or disinfect animal rooms, cages, animal use equipment, corridors, and support areas by using appropriate techniques and sanitizing agents to promote animal health and welfare, and to comply with established Standard Operating Procedures. Dispose of waste and hazardous items by following established Standard Operating Procedures. Operate cage-washing equipment, after proper training. 37% of Technical functions (Animal Health and Welfare) Observe animals for clinical signs of ill health and/or disease and report observations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility on an as needed basis. Handle and restrain animals in a safe and humane manner using appropriate and approved handling techniques. Identify and mark animals using accepted methodology to meet specific needs, requirements, policies, rules, and/or regulations. Provide assistance with the administration of treatments as directed by professional staff to ensure animal health and welfare. 14% Administrative functions Maintain animal census and inventories by counting and documenting numbers of animals, animal cages, supplies and other materials. Will include the care of large animals at offsite facility on an as needed basis. Monitor environment by obtaining and documenting data and reporting discrepancies to supervisors. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: 2% Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.