Comparative Medicine Technician II-

Job Description
Comparative Medicine Tech II is responsible for small animal husbandry. CM Tech II participates in cleaning and maintenance of animal facility, and monitors and reports on environmental room and housing conditions. CM Tech II participates in animal health surveillance, ensures record keeping, follows procedures to comply with operating and regulatory requirements related to animal care and assists with the guidance and training of new technicians. CM Tech II is also responsible for receipt and housing of small laboratory animals. Other duties may be required per management.

Responsibilities
CAGE MAINTENANCE

Provide animals with clean cages, water, and food. Identify functional caging equipment and reports equipment maintenance. Sanitize cages using washroom equipment. Removal of waste material such as bedding, trash etc.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Ensure clean and operating equipment (racks and biological cabinets). Make adjustments to equipment as needed and make minor decisions in use of equipment. Understand the function of various equipment within facility (tunnel washer, rack washer, autoclave, bottle filler, etc.) to prevent damage or loss of time.

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Provide a clean and safe work environment. Report facility damage to supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Maintain clean work area. Sanitize and disinfect cage wash, equipment and other facility areas. Identify, record, and report environmental conditions.

HEALTH MONITORING

Identify health-related issues. Record and report issues to veterinary staff. Required to euthanize animals upon request.

DOCUMENTATION

Ability to follow detailed written instructions in performing routine work paying close attention to details. Record cage census as required.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Provide a clean and safe atmosphere for animals, employees, and facility users. Contribute and recommend new ideas and input on problem solving issues.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Participate in departmental training of various areas comprising animal, facility, and employment-related issues. Contribute to the workforce and environment by exhibiting newly learned skills and sharing newly found knowledge with others.

Qualifications
H.S./G.E.D.
2-3 years animal care experience
AALAS (LAT Level)