BASIC FUNCTION:

Work with laboratory animals, and be responsible for basic laboratory sanitation, including feeding, watering, and cage cleaning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist supervisor, attending veterinarian and investigators with animal care.

Maintain adequate levels of animal feed, supplies and stocks. Adjust supply levels as needed to accommodate changing animal population.

Clean cages, feed/water animals and mix special diets.

Remain alert to changes in animals’ behavior or condition. Notify supervisor, investigator and/or veterinarian as appropriate.

Perform routine cleaning of facilities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend animal care meetings and other meetings as required.

Perform record-keeping functions to assist supervisor, such as counting and recording daily animal census.

Assist supervisor/investigators with procedures (e.g., record animal weights; collection of blood, urine, feces specimens; anesthetizing animals).

Perform other duties as required.

The potential exists where there is exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, drugs, radioactive isotopes, animal waste and the possibility of animal bites. This position is subject to both inside and outside work and extreme cold and hot temperatures can be encountered.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Laboratory equipment. Ability to obtain certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) within two years of employment (AALAS requires one year experience prior to sitting for ALAT certification exam). Ability to lift 30 pounds.

 Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: https://jobs.uri.edu/

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Demonstrated ability to obtain certification by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) within two years of employment (AALAS requires one year experience prior to sitting for ALAT certification exam).

3. Willingness to work in animal care areas and associated laboratories where there is the possibility of animal bites and exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, drugs, and animal waste.

4. Demonstrated ability to lift 30 pounds (animal cages and heavy supplies).

5. Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

6. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.