1. Required to provide quality animal husbandry and health care in conventionally housed animals
2. Sanitizes cages and accessories according to SOP
3. Proper handling and restraining techniques
4. Feeds, waters and houses for animal models
5. Appropriate transportation techniques for different animal models

1. Required to provide quality animal husbandry and health care in specially housed animal models, including bio­hazard and immunocompromised animal models
2. Observes SOP in preparing caging, accessories, water and food for animals with special healthcare needs
3. Appropriate transportation techniques for different animal models

1. Prepare and administer special diets according to SOP protocol
2. Observe, identify, and report animals with signs of pain or unhealthiness
3. Prepare and administer medications according to SOP
4. Weigh animals in a consistent manner according to protocol
5. Measure and/or collect experimental and animal data (measure tumors, count/record behavior points)
6. Accurately calculate medication dosing
7. Monitor and manage animals’ vital signs during surgery and maintain anesthesia to the appropriate surgical plane
8. Follow pre and post­operative procedures as per protocol
9. Monitor and document animals’ vital signs during post­operative procedures as per protocol.
10. Follow aseptic technique when assisting in animal surgeries
11. Knowledge of basic animal breeding colony management

1. Performs routine cleaning and calibration of equipment o Autoclave o Cage washer o Bottle filler o Scales & Balances o Laminar Flow Biological Hoods

1. Complete daily and weekly animal census with 99% accuracy
2. File documents in appropriate locations
3. Correctly and consistently input animal health data into electronic form

1. Dispose of specimens and laboratory waste in accordance with SOP, regulatory agencies and protocol requirements
2. Demonstrate consistent and appropriate hand­washing techniques
3. Use of protective equipment, chemical showers, eye wash stations and fire extinguishers
4. Demonstrate knowledge of Animal facility’s chemical hygiene plan and location of MSDS sheets
5. Demonstrate knowledge of handling procedures and precautions for chemical, biological and radiological materials

1. Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in all Animal Research  Laboratory related activities

Introduction to the systematic study of anatomy and physiology of animals with emphasis on functional relationships and interdependence of systems.

Survey of common management practices in veterinary facilities and care of laboratory animals in a clinical setting. Topics including but not limited to; aseptic techniques, anesthesia and analgesia, Regulations/Compliance, safety, genetics/breeding colonies, diseases in laboratory animals, diagnostic techniques, immunology, and pharmacology

Review of mathematical functions including fractions, decimals, measurement, scientific notation, percentages, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric figures and problem solving tech

Development of oral, written communication skills utilized in the workplace. Technical writing for SOP, research protocol, and documentation. Review of skills, as well as potential barriers to effective “listening”. Basic principles and techniques for communication with non¬ native English speakers.