Laboratory Animal Technician

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee to perform general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment under supervision. Requirements include a High School diploma or GED with prior lab animal experience and a valid driver's license.

AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level is preferred. The role involves handling animals, housing assembly, inventory documentation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with previous lab animal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT).
• Safely handle and restrain all animal species and maintain ID/location.
• Assemble cages to provide safe housing for all species.
• Complete and document weekly supply and diet inventory.
• Communicate information to clinical, supervisory, and management staff.
• Provide environmental enrichment and assist with enrichment needs.

Skills

Operate lab equipment

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork/independence

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mentor LATT staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

AALAS Certification (Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician) preferred

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs general care and maintenance of laboratory animals and facilities in a research and teaching environment.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent with previous lab animal experience.

Licensure, Certification, And/or Registration

• Valid applicable state driver's license.
• American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level preferred.

Essential Functions

• Capable of performing duties as specified for Laboratory Animal Technician Trainee (LATT) position.
• Safely handles and restrains all animal species while maintaining proper identification and location.
• Assembles caging equipment in order to provide comfortable, safe housing for all species.
• Completes and documents supply and diet inventory on a weekly basis.
• Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisory, and management personnel in writing and verbally.
• Provides species specific environmental enrichment items according to schedules and assist Environmental Enrichment coordinator with special enrichment needs.

Skills/qualifications

• Ability to operate routine animal care and use equipment (e.g., tunnel washer, rack washer, bulk sterilizer)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform necessary documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to utilize simple computer skills e.g. email, training modules
• Ability to work as a team or independently
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to mentor LATT staff

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor work environment
• Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules
• Possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
• Exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
• Exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch
• Bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding
• The need to lift, push or pull heavy objects