Technician, Team Leader - Animal Care Case Western Reserve University
276 reviews - Cleveland, OH POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under limited
supervision, the team leader supervises the daily activities of Animal
Technicians in assigned animal facility and/or animal rooms. Maintains
records and inventories of animals and supplies (i.e. bedding, food,
caging, water bottles, etc.) required to complete tasks in assigned
area. The team leader is a working position assigned to regular
husbandry or cage wash duties but capable of filling in wherever and
whenever needed. The team leader duties are typically focused on a
particular area of husbandry or cage wash but they may be called upon to
fully assume the role of manager when necessary. During the weekends,
the team leaders assign technicians work assignments and then follow up
to ensure that all animals are observed and cared for every day. The
team leader is expected to be proactive and identify areas of concern
during the week and step into the gap to ensure that proper care of the
animals is provided every day. The team leader provides the manager with
a go to person to fill in whenever personnel deficits occur. The team
leader is also responsible for promoting and assuring compliance to the
mission of the ARC consistently throughout the year. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise the daily activities of assigned animal facility and/or
animal rooms, reviews work of technicians, reassigning work when needed,
assists technicians with problems, and deal with performance and
attendance issues. (12%) * Feed and water animals, change cage bedding,
change animals from dirty to clean cages and disinfect animal quarters.
Observe animals during this process and note and report anything unusual
that may indicate problems with the animals such as health related
problems, housing/caging, overcrowded conditions, food or water
problems. (8%) * Determine priorities for the assigned animal care
operations and assist with the development and implementation of
programs on weekends. (8%) * Train technicians, other ARC staff and
research personnel as needed in the animal care, cage and enclosure
changing and cage wash daily duties. (8%) * Perform routine housekeeping
duties to maintain animal rooms. Clean and keep areas neat and free of
clutter per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
(AAALAC) guides (counters, sinks, carts, etc.). (8%) * Evaluate the
effectiveness of animal care activities to maintain the proper animal
care environment at all times and modify procedures of animal care and
animal enclosure sanitation in a compassionate, cost effective and
efficient manner. (6%) * Assist in delivering animals and supplies to
and from other animal facilities. (6%) * Uncrate newly arrived animals
and place them in cages and labels appropriately, taking care to record
all necessary information and ensure that animals are properly housed.
(6%) * Take additional precautions when assigned to special areas
housing animals; e.g. in microisolators, laminar flow hoods, those under
quarantine or animals used for radioisotope, carcinogen or other
biohazard research (wear necessary personal protective clothing and
equipment per policy). Observe special precautions for handling and the
disposal of contaminated material per established protocols. (6%) *
Evaluate workflow and make recommendations to improve interaction
between husbandry personnel and cage preparation personnel on weekends.
(6%) * Assist research investigators and attending veterinarians in
handling, manipulation and treatment of animals within the Animal
Resource Center. Following specific instructions, administer medication
or experimental materials to animals. (6%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *
Attend trainings as required. (5%) * Receive and store bedding materials
and food supplies. (5%) * Oversee animal disposal and waste management
activities. (5%) * Maintain proper identification and records of
animals. (3%) * Perform other duties as assigned. (2%) CONTACTS
Department: Continuous contact with the director, training and
compliance staff, clinical veterinarians, veterinary technicians,
facility managers and animal care staff to keep animal husbandry and
cagewash operations functioning smoothly. University: Frequent contact
with investigators and research staff to assist with husbandry and
cagewash issues within the Animal Resource Center. External: Contact
with vendors/contractors to coordinate delivers and escort contractors
throughout the Animal Resource Center for facility and equipment
repairs. Students: May have contact with graduate and research students
who are performing medical research in the Animal Resource Center
assisting with husbandry and cagewash needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Assume supervisory role during weekends of ARC husbandry and cage wash
technicians. QUALIFICATIONS Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience in
laboratory animal facility. Education: High school education, American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at the
Laboratory Animal Technology level preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS *
Excellent management skills; ability to effectively lead, train, work
with and elicit cooperation from staff members. * Familiarity with
compliance regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service
Policy, AAALAC guidelines, the State of Ohio Veterinary Practice Act,
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulatory guidelines, US Food
and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine regulations and
other applicable regulatory guidelines preferred. The incumbent will be
required to be aware of all applicable regulations related to animal
research within 90 days after hire. * Must demonstrate compassion for
animals within the ARC facilities and dedication to ARCs mission. Must
handle animals with care and respect at all times. * Willingness and
ability to operate cage wash equipment. Familiarity with equipment
management and/or quality control, specifically related to sanitation,
is preferred. * Previous experience working with animals and/or working
in a research environment preferred. * Excellent oral and written
communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate the
ability to effective communicate and work with individuals form a broad
spectrum of disciplines, technical and educational backgrounds within
the department, school and university, and individuals outside the
university. Must demonstrate the ability to articulately and accurately
relay information to ARC management and staff, investigators, research
staff, and other interested parties. * Strong organization skills;
ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Must demonstrate
attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills, and
follow-through. * Ability to work with sensitive information and
maintain confidentiality. * Ability to work effectively independently
and collaboratively within a team. Must be highly motivated,
responsible, dependable and a self-starter. * Effective problem-solving
skills; must demonstrate excellent analytical skills, sound judgment and
good decision-making. * Must demonstrate flexibility and ability to work
under pressure; must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced,
changing environment, and conform to shifting priorities, demands and
timeline. * Must be able to work outside of normal business hours, in
the early mornings, evenings and on weekends. * Proficiency in Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and database management.
- Must demonstrate willingness to learn new techniques, procedures,
processes, and computer programs as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS: This
position will work in the Animal Resource Center facility, working
directly with animal cage and cage equipment cleaning machinery and with
animals. Hazards to health and safety are minimized by prior training
and instruction in proper handling animals, and operation of equipment.
Health hazards associated with this position and working in an ARC
facility include: exposure to animal bites, scratches, kicks, and
zoonotic diseases; odors, noises and temperatures associated with
animals; working with soiled animals and cages; cuts from broken water
bottles and sharp edges of cages; burns from steam and hot water used in
cleaning procedures; dermatitis resulting from exposure to strong
cleaning compounds and insecticides and organic chemicals; exposure to
radiation from isotope-injected animals (generally trace amounts); and
strain or accident associated with frequent moving of heavy (up to 60
lbs) equipment, animals, feed sacks, and bagged or baled bedding. Where
appropriate, the nature of this position may require the use of a
respirator (must have prior health evaluation) or surgical mask. This
position also requires baseline evaluation of hearing and vision.
Training and personal protective equipment (hearing, eyewear, gowns,
respirator and gloves) will be provided. It is necessary to complete the
job before leaving work; animal care cannot be held over to the next day
and providing the highest level of care to animals is essential to ARCs
mission. Animal care is a 7-day per week, 365-days per year job. All
tasks must be performed to fulfill guidelines and regulations according
to USDA and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
(NRC2011), which is the main resource used by AAALAC's Council on
Accreditation. This position may be required to drive or travel to
satellite facilities at MetroHealth Medical Center and the VA Medical
Center. The nature of this position requires baseline hearing and the
use of a respirator. This position may require working some weekends and
holiday shifts. An individual will be scheduled to work for every third
weekend and every third holiday. The Animal Resource Center adheres to a
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