WI3832369

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High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Animal Health Technician I
Purpose Under the direction of others, maintain and promote the health
and well-being of research animals by providing comprehensive husbandry,
basic medical care, sanitation, and laboratory support services in a
manner consistent with established policies, procedures, and
regulations. Conduct experimental protocols and procedures according to
the research plans. Primary Functions Perform daily observations of
animals and their environment to assess their health status and detect
abnormal conditions. Document and report findings consistent with
established procedures. Administer prescribed treatments and other
interventions, which may include animal euthanasia. Maintain relevant
records. Perform essential, daily animal care to include cleaning animal
enclosures, providing clean caging, bedding, and enrichment, and
supplying feed and water. Handle and restrain animals as needed by using
appropriate techniques to allow for the care and research to be
performed in a safe and humane manner. Sanitize animal rooms, cages,
equipment, and support areas using appropriate techniques per standard
operating procedures. Properly package waste materials to be sent for
incineration. Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment by
obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established
standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data according
to research protocols. Assist with the receipt, stocking, and
maintenance of supply inventories for the laboratory. Maintain routine
recordkeeping of such items as environmental conditions, animal
inventory, and daily husbandry activities and measurements. Participate
in implementing research protocols and procedures which may include
survival and nonsurvival surgeries, set-up of experimental procedures,
organ dissection, specimen preparation and storage, and other
laboratory-based measurements and analyses. Participate in
unit/department education to become more knowledgeable in research
animal science. Assist in providing ongoing compliance with policy and
procedures and provide feedback in the development of policies and
procedures. Actively participate in continuous improvement. Assist with
special projects under the direction of others as needed. Perform other
duties as assigned. Knowledge - Skills - Abilities Willingness to work
hard and be open to learning new tasks. Ability to work productively in
a cooperative team setting. Exhibits personal accountability in
completion of tasks. Excellent communication skills. Ability to closely
follow established procedures. Strong attention to\... For full info
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Medical College of Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis
of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,
disability or sexual orientation. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to
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