Large Animal Facility Care Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Large Animal Facility Assistant to provide high standards of animal care, welfare and technical support for ongoing research in the animal facility. The role emphasizes care for large animal species including birds of prey and mammals, with 70% effort focused on these species and adherence to safety and animal care guidelines.

The position is part of the Research Animal Resources unit and requires the ability to follow detailed instructions,

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of laboratory animal care or related experience.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write in order to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform all the tasks of the Animal Cage Washer as needed.
• Clean, sanitize and sterilize animal cages, feeders, water bottles, animal rooms, support space and related equipment.
• Fill animal feeders, bowls and water bottles or other containers with the appropriate types and amounts of food and drinking water in accordance with schedules and detailed instruction.
• Use aseptic technique and disease prevention principles in a Class I or Class II biological safety cabinet.
• Remove animals from soiled cages and transfers them to clean, sterilized cages in accordance with schedules and detailed instructions.
• Work under isolation conditions using specialized caging units such as micro-isolation cages and individually ventilated cage systems while adhering to aseptic techniques and disease prevention principles.
• Place bedding, feed, water bottles, etc. into assembled, sanitized cages.
• Observe and report to supervisor signs of animal injuries, illness or irregularities in appearance, health and environment.
• Provide enrichment to large animals according to instructions and document appropriately.
• Perform euthanasia following detailed training and instructions.
• Receive and process incoming animals and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of the numbers and types of animals cared for and the animal's food and water consumption.
• Maintain detailed records of animal room environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, lighting and other environmental controls and report deviations to the supervisor.
• Maintain adequate stock of feed, bedding and other supplies.
• Make repairs on caging and equipment when necessary, such as broken water lines.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures and use equipment and chemical treatments properly to avoid harming animals, self, others and damaging property.
• Perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment.
• Follow good laboratory practice and good housekeeping procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures, health, safety and environmental policies.
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Record keeping

Flexible schedule

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Large Animal Facility Assistant to provide high standards of animal care, welfare and technical support for ongoing research in the animal facility. The role emphasizes care for large animal species including birds of prey and mammals, with 70% effort focused on these species and adherence to safety and animal care guidelines.

The position is part of the Research Animal Resources unit and requires the ability to follow detailed instructions,