Summary

The Center for Comparative Medicine provides for the care, health and well-being of all research animals used in the pursuit of scientific achievement and excellence at Baylor College of Medicine. CCM provides the highest quality veterinary and animal care and acts as a resource for the faculty on veterinary and scientific issues relating to the use of laboratory animals. Under general supervision, this position provides routine care and handling of aquatic laboratory animals in a safe and sanitary manner. Primary working areas include specialized housing, aquatic housing, and biohazard.

Job Duties

• Provides Skilled Animal Husbandry and Care 
  - Feeds and waters animals according to CCM schedules and instructions
  - Performs daily health checks on animals
  - Changes animal caging as scheduled, per SOPs
  - Provides minor treatments to sick/injured animals per veterinary instruction
• Ensures Accurate Record Keeping and Documentation 
  - Completes husbandry logs and facility spreadsheets
  - Maintains accurate health records
  - Establishes, monitors, and maintains non-animal and animal inventories
  - Follows and ensures compliance as it relates to animal welfare, laws, and regulations
• Maintains Working Areas 
  - Ensures supplies are stocked in animal rooms and procedure spaces for daily use
  - Sanitizes rooms, equipment, and hallways as scheduled
•  Performs water quality testing and monitors system readings
  - Maintains aquatic facility equipment including daily inspections and performing minor preventative maintenance as scheduled
  - Maintains live marine feed cultures
  - Maintains colony animals including monitoring breeding activity
  - Performs minor technical tasks as requested by the researchers 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).  
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Aquatic experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs