Lab Animal Care Technician – Research Facility

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an Animal Facility Technician for the CMU. The role involves husbandry, sanitation, and observing rodents for health and welfare, following SOPs and handling shipments.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean holding rooms, assisting with health treatments, and documenting logs. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long shifts, and may involve exposure to chemicals and zoonotic risks.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of laboratory animal care experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work in a team and follow SOPs.
• Knowledge of sanitation and biohazard control techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain cleanliness of cages and holding rooms.
• Observe animals for health and illness signs.
• Assist in administration of health treatments.
• Receive and organize incoming animal shipments.
• Document room logs and inventory.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Animal health observation

Data recording

Educación

High School Diploma

Herramientas

ALAT Certification (Preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks an Animal Facility Technician for the CMU. The role involves husbandry, sanitation, and observing rodents for health and welfare, following SOPs and handling shipments.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean holding rooms, assisting with health treatments, and documenting logs. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing long shifts, and may involve exposure to chemicals and zoonotic risks.