MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
JOB SPECIFICATON

Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician

Salary Range: 06

Class Code: Non-Exempt         FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, provides basic technical support to the research and teaching functions of a laboratory animal facility and performs animal’s husbandry practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1.	Observes, identifies, and reports animal health related problems.

2.	Administers special diets, medication, and experimental drugs.

3.	Assists higher level personnel during medical treatments or experimental procedures.

4.	Performs routine research related activities such as collecting, measuring and analyzing    specimens, transporting and weighing animals.

5.	Coordinates animal care activities with other staff.

6.	Assists with the evaluation, maintenance, and monitoring of the health of laboratory animals. Assists with the breeding of animals and other activities to maintain animal room stock and various crosses.

7.	Provides husbandry support as required by standard operating procedures such as ensuring appropriate feeding and watering of animals, cleaning and changing cages, preparing special diets and maintaining proper temperature, light, and humidity levels.

8.	Handles animal carcasses, tissues and wastes following established policies and procedures.

Morgan State University Job Specification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
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9.	Maintains husbandry records pertaining to animal census, animal breeding, dietary studies, infectious disease studies, etc.
10.	Receives inspects, and stocks supplies such as animal feed and bedding. Assists in maintaining inventory.
11.	Coordinates with general maintenance for repairs and regulates the lighting, ventilation, temperature and humidity level of the animal room environment.
12.	Sterilizes glassware, syringes, instruments and equipment. 

Note:	The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Six months in a laboratory animal facility supporting a research project similar to the type being recruited for.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITES:
Working knowledge of husbandry practices as routinely required in a laboratory animal environment. Ability to operate standard laboratory animal equipment including scales, auto claves, pressure washers, cage washers, steam cleaners, etc.; to lift bags of feed and bedding; to follow standard operating procedures; to move heavy stainless steel racks, clean cages, etc.; to wear and work in personal protective equipment; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

OTHER: 
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year experience.