EdPlus at Arizona State University · 5 hours ago
Lab and Research Assistant 1 Non-Exempt, Animal Technician
Campus: Tempe
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expArizona State University is looking to hire an Animal Technician for their Department of Animal Care & Technologies. This entry-level position provides routine technical and administrative support to research projects, ensuring compliance with established protocols and procedures while caring for laboratory animals.
EducationHigher EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Perform daily husbandry for animals, including feeding, watering, changing cages, and providing enrichment
Monitor room conditions and complete written and electronic daily records
Clean cages, equipment, animal holding rooms, and other areas of the facility
Operate cage washing and autoclave equipment
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment to meet the standards of the institution
Observe health and behavior of animals, report injuries or abnormalities to the veterinary team, and administer treatments as directed
Operate computer software for health case monitoring, observation logs, email, videoconferencing, data entry, and more
Maintain a friendly team attitude with coworkers, veterinary team, researchers, and administration staff
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Preferred
At least one year of animal husbandry experience or American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) ALAT Certification
Experience working with rodents and non-human primates
Experience working with animals in a research setting
Evidence of effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Evidence of critical thinking and detail oriented skills
Experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) on Windows OS computers
Knowledge of husbandry techniques for a variety of animal species
Company
EdPlus at Arizona State University
EdPlus helps undeserved students and communities enhance education through multiple projects, humanitarian projects, and initiatives.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Philip Regier
University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at ASU
Nancy Cervasio, MC
Deputy Chief Operating Officer/Student Coaching Services
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