Job Responsibilities:

• Execute routine tasks/processes within area (e.g., Vet services: assessment of lab animal health cases, emergency health condition triaging; Research services: breeding colony maintenance, sample collection and processing,), with limited guidance.
• Perform assigned procedures within area (e.g., necropsy, euthanasia; PK/PD projects & surgical procedures) as applicable.
• Troubleshoot, report, and record any issues with equipment/processes within area.
• Monitor own delivery for compliance with overall guidelines and SOPs.
• Inform relevant stakeholders (e.g., researchers, veterinarians) of findings and unusual observations/occurrences in a timely manner.
• Maintain relevant documentation (e.g., medical records, process logs, files, billing reports) as applicable for own area.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Lab Animal Science, Biology, Toxicology, or Agricultural preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum requirement: 4+ years of experience in a professional animal care facility (e.g. Animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) with High School Diploma/GED OR 2+ years experience with Associate's degree OR no prior industry experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience within area preferred (e.g., animal handling and restraint; animal health monitoring; operation and sanitization/sterilization of equipment; sample collection) preferred/
• Some experience working with software tools to maintain documentation/records preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science required within 18 months.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Plans around multiple tasks and priorities well within own work.
• Is able to cope with unexpected changes in routine and delivers planned outcomes on time.
• Escalates issues/problems and seeks support in a timely manner.
• Applies basic knowledge of processes within own area to support delivery of routine tasks (e.g., Res. Services: animal procurement and transfer, sample
• collection, dosing prep; Vet. Services: health case assessment, health condition monitoring, documentation) with guidance.
• Is aware of standard operating procedures for own area of support.

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