Animal Technician 3, Division of Comparative Medicine Georgetown University Medical Center

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Animal Technician 3, Division of Comparative Medicine - Georgetown University Medical Center

The Animal Technician 3 supports Georgetown University's research vision and mission by providing a compliant and ethical research facility to conduct biomedical research in animals exhibiting species typical behavior for their psychological well-being. Specifically, the supports the Division of Comparative Medicine's animal husbandry and environmental enrichment function in support of animal research initiatives. Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Animal Technician 3 is an accountable member of the DCM team, exemplifying teamwork by interacting with, training and assisting other animal care technicians, veterinary technicians, veterinarians and research faculty and staff in a professional and solution-oriented manner. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with compliance with standard operating procedures, federal and state regulations
• Support the acclimation and training activities related to routine procedures
• Conduct behavioral assessments of animals and work with the research and veterinary staff to address behavioral issues
• Assist with development and implementation of social housing plans
• Identify, construct, and maintain enrichment devices
• Ensure compliance with record keeping for colony enrichment and social housing.
• Provide care of laboratory animals in a safe, humane and sanitary manner through established husbandry procedures, including safe handling of animals, materials, and equipment exposed to hazardous (biohazardous, radiological or chemical) agents.
• Support technical procedures that may giving treatments, conducting identification procedures, and performing euthanasia
• Serve as a role model for newer less experienced technicians
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate actively AALAS continuing education
• Interact directly with external vendors as well as AAALAC, USDA and IACUC Site inspectors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• 3 to 5 years of experience and demonstrated ability in behavior management and environmental enrichment with nonhuman primates.
• A working knowledge and experience with essential laboratory animal husbandry, environmental enrichment and behavior management responsibilities and techniques
• Comfortability with the handling and restraint of mice, rats, nonhuman primates and other species as appropriate
• Excellent verbal skills for communication of daily work assignments
• Ability to accurately maintain documentation related to support areas
• Computer skills, interpersonal skills, and problem solving and analytical skills

Preferred qualification

Certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level

Physical Environment

The Animal Technician 3 has assigned desk space within an office, but is expected to spend a significant amount of time in the animal facility. They must lift and carry up to 50 pounds; are exposed to varied temperatures laboratory animals and related equipment/machinery; and work with hazardous chemicals that are used for sanitation.

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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