University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Animal Care Technician II DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006653) The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Animal Care Technician II will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will: • provide food, water and enrichment • perform cage changes including cleaning and sanitizing animal housing enclosures, equipment and rooms • complete daily health observations and administer basic medical treatments, procedures and unique diets and • maintain logs documenting animal care activities and verification of environmental parameters and equipment function • assist with training and mentoring • manage inventory including tracking and ordering supplies • learn/use the electronic animal management system to properly receive animals, take census and document animal records • give facility tours and review operation manuals with new researchers • oversee completion of...