Lab Animal Technician Sr. Assistant

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EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Lab Animal Technician Sr. Assistant Job Category: Research Department NeuroSci Cell Bio Physiology-BSOM EEO number: 23C108 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $15.05/hour Salary Band: CS 14 Job Summary/Basic Function:

To contribute to the lab's daily operations by managing all aspects of the lab's animal program, including but not limited to, animal colony management, equipment maintenance, laboratory personnel training, inventory management and performing research and development activities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) and 1.5 years full-time related work experience OR, two years of post-secondary education and six months full-time related work experience.

• Excellent verbal/communication skills.

• Must be able to review, comprehend, and comply with all standard operating procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of applicable rules and regulations involving the husbandry of laboratory animals.

• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.

• Must possess a valid United States driver's license for at least one year and maintain eligibility to operate University motor vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications Essential Functions and percent of time:

50% : Research and Development Activities

• Prepares animals for aseptic surgery and assists during surgical procedures

• Performs experiments and records data according to standard operating protocols

• Performs statistical and graphical analysis of data

• Develops and tests new laboratory procedures and experimental protocols

15% Breeding Colony Management

• Maintains digital database to document breeders, offspring, and experimental animals

• Develops animal breeding strategies to maintain animal colony and prepare for upcoming experimental studies

• Conducts genotyping to identify genetic background of offspring

• Communicates with Laboratory Animal Resources staff, Transnetyx, and supervisor regarding breeding colony

20%Experimental Studies Management

• Coordinates upcoming experimental studies

• Supervises the research activities of laboratory personnel

• Assists lab personnel in the execution of experimental studies

• Assesses, records, and reports the health status of experimental animals

• Communicates with Laboratory Animal Resources staff, lab personnel, and supervisor regarding experimental animals

10%Animal Program Operations

• Remains familiar with regulatory requirements specific to animal use and ensures laboratory personnel are in-compliance with all local, state and federal regulations

• Ensures laboratory personnel complete relevant training (procedures, safety and equipment)

• Reviews animal use protocols to stay abreast of ongoing research projects

• Assists with development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures

• Reports animal and personnel issues to supervisor

3% Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management & Housekeeping

• Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance

• Manages inventory and ensures all reagents and supplies are available when needed

• Ensures that the lab's animal facility is cleaned/sanitized and kept in an orderly manner

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

2% Supervises the research activities of laboratory personnel

Working Conditions

Laboratory Animal Resources Facility. There are conditions, equipment and materials, present which require proper handling to ensure safety. Requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds. Frequent walking, bending, and standing. May be required to work on weekends and holidays. Physical exam required.

Special contract position with continuation dependent on funding.

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Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 01/13/2023 First Consideration Date: Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes