Animal Care Specialist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7289537 (Ref:20758-en_US)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
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. Completes more complex animal caretaking duties & begins to specialize in the care of individual species. All actions are completed by strictly & consistently following applicable CCM SOPs including safety procedures & guidelines. Reports any suspected or actual deviations to SOPs or non-routine situations immediately to the Lead or their Manager. Arrives, leaves & takes breaks at work as scheduled. Strictly adheres to CCM attendance policy.Weekend and holiday work is required, on a rotational basis, as CCM is operational 365days a year. Coverage during weather related storms may be required, as the need arises.Dogs, pigs, primates, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigeons, and sheep are housed in the facility.
Job Duties
- Completes animal caretaking duties specializing in the care of individual species.
- Performs caretaking duties involving specialized handling, feeding & general care of animals, under minimal direction.
- Conducts census counts.
- Euthanizes animals according to CCM policy.
- Organizes feed and bedding supplies in storage facilities and prepares refuse for disposal.
- Maintains efficient organization & flow of equipment through assigned areas.
- Provides coverage for shortage of staff in husbandry operations & other areas within the facility.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Be able to work with multiple species. Dogs, pigs, primates, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigeons, and sheep are housed in the facility.
- Be able to push, pull, and lift equipment and supplies up to 30 pounds.
- Be able to work withgeneral rodent and in specialized rooms (e.g. IDM, chemical hazard and quarantine).
- Has strong communication skills.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
