Req #: 230157

　　Department: WASHINGTON NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER

　　Posting Date: 01/16/2024

　　Closing Info: Closes On 01/31/2024

　　Salary: 25% of $3,468 - $3,630 per month

　　Shift: First Shift

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　　The Washington National Primate Research Center has an outstanding part time opportunity for an Animal Technician 2.

　　POSITION PURPOSE

　　The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for outstanding biomedical research directed towards significant human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. In conjunction with our Mission Statement, these values link this position to our purpose as a Center:

　　Commitment to Research

　　Teamwork

　　Accountability – Productivity

　　CommunicationThis position works under the direct supervision the Animal Technician Supervisor at the Arizona Breeding Colony (ABC) of the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Perform animal care duties; provide custodial care for animals and animal facilities.

　　Feed and water animals in accordance with prescribed diets and instructions.

　　Transfer animals from soiled to clean enclosures making sure to maintain individual animal identity; prepare animal quarters in accordance with specified procedures.

　　Transfer animals from outdoor enclosures to indoor enclosures.

　　Clean and/or sterilize cages, pans, runs and surrounding premises including walls, floors, windows, food preparation rooms and cage washing areas according to specified procedures.

　　Clean outdoor enclosures in accordance with specified procedures.

　　Observe animals for obvious abnormalities and report observations.

　　Maintain records related to feeding, care and animal identification.

　　May lift heavy animals, cages, supplies and/or equipment.

　　Maintain equipment and premises in accordance with specified standards; ensure that temperature, water pressure, humidity and lighting remain within acceptable ranges; read and record data; report deviations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One year of experience as an Animal Technician 1 or equivalent; OR Six months of experience as an Animal Technician 1 or equivalent and satisfactory completion of an approved animal technician training course; OR Six months of experience as an Animal Technician 1 or equivalent and two years of college with major study in animal or life science. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Physical ability to do required work; ability to read and write English.

　　Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

　　Must be willing to work in personal protective equipment, which may include face shields, face masks, gloves, lab clothing, booties. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the contracted Occupational Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, immunizations, such as tetanus, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment. May be required to work with and take specific precautions, against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures. Punctuality and a regular pattern of attendance are essential functions of the position.

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