State of South Carolina
Animal Research Lab Technician
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Animal Research Lab Technician
– State of South Carolina (Clemson, SC)
Salary: $31,826 – $38,000
Job Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Provides animal research support, animal health care, and facilities and equipment maintenance for the Clemson University animal research and teaching programs. Provides technical services related to animal research. Complies with animal welfare regulations and institutional policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
45% – Essential: Animal Care and Husbandry: Provides daily care of laboratory research animals. Feeds, waters, and performs daily observations of animals. Reports any abnormal observations to facility management. Maintains detailed and accurate records of daily activities involving research animals. Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures on species specific animal care and husbandry.
40% – Essential: Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and sanitizes caging, equipment, animal rooms, corridors, and support areas. Maintains throughput of caging and equipment in the cage wash area. Assists in preventive maintenance of various equipment and maintains detailed and accurate records of maintenance. Assists in development of SOPs on equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
15% – Essential: Technical Research Support: Provides technical support for research staff and students for procedures outlined in approved animal use protocols such as injections, blood withdrawals, tissue collections, or other procedural support.
Minimum And Additional Requirements Education: High School or equivalent and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a related agriculture discipline may substitute for required work experience.
Work Experience: 1+ years
Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in animal husbandry, biological sciences, agriculture, or related field.
Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in animal husbandry, agriculture, or related field.
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– State of South Carolina (Clemson, SC)
Salary: $31,826 – $38,000
Job Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Provides animal research support, animal health care, and facilities and equipment maintenance for the Clemson University animal research and teaching programs. Provides technical services related to animal research. Complies with animal welfare regulations and institutional policies and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.
45% – Essential: Animal Care and Husbandry: Provides daily care of laboratory research animals. Feeds, waters, and performs daily observations of animals. Reports any abnormal observations to facility management. Maintains detailed and accurate records of daily activities involving research animals. Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures on species specific animal care and husbandry.
40% – Essential: Facility and Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and sanitizes caging, equipment, animal rooms, corridors, and support areas. Maintains throughput of caging and equipment in the cage wash area. Assists in preventive maintenance of various equipment and maintains detailed and accurate records of maintenance. Assists in development of SOPs on equipment operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
15% – Essential: Technical Research Support: Provides technical support for research staff and students for procedures outlined in approved animal use protocols such as injections, blood withdrawals, tissue collections, or other procedural support.
Minimum And Additional Requirements Education: High School or equivalent and experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a related agriculture discipline may substitute for required work experience.
Work Experience: 1+ years
Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in animal husbandry, biological sciences, agriculture, or related field.
Work Experience: 2+ years of experience in animal husbandry, agriculture, or related field.
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