Research Animal Tech - ARC

Essential Functions:

• Ensures adequate supply of feed, water, and clean bedding or housing for research animals. Performs cage changes of animal enclosures on a routine basis.
• Monitors and documents animal health status, reporting observations to the research and veterinary staff.
• Administers treatment of minor or common health issues as needed.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory facilities and equipment on a routine basis.
• Follows all protocols and procedures to ensure a safe environment and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Education Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate Degree, preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

ALAT or LAT certification, preferred.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of federal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards.
• Working knowledge of animal technician safety precautions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience:

Two years of laboratory animal experience, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing - Far/near, Standing

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"