University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Animal Care Technician DLAR-Animal Husbandry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002087) The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) Senior Animal Care Technician will perform administrative and facility support functions to ensure optimal operations. In addition, the individual will provide husbandry and care of laboratory animals with a commitment to animal welfare and well-being. The candidate will: • provide food and water to animals, change and clean animal cages, and complete daily health observations • administer medical treatments, procedures and research support activities with minimal supervision • perform duties that require specialized skills associated with the care and handling of laboratory animals, the sanitation of facilities and the operation and maintenance of equipment • oversee and maintain appropriate documentation of animal husbandry and care activities and schedules, room and equipment functioning • use an electronic animal...