GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Working with investigators, animal care staff, laboratory management and administrative personnel, support the safe and appropriate care of animals within a laboratory setting. Understand, communicate and track compliance with procedures and regulations. Provide proper animal care, husbandry and completion of study procedures. Maintain health records and other documentation.
Serve as point person for laboratory safety to include monitoring and tracking of laboratory of compliance with hospital policies and agency regulations, disseminating information, providing and documenting user training and ensuring equipment and supplies meet requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete additional responsibilities, team membership, projects, meetings and other work as needed.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal laboratory and office conditions occurring within assigned and ad hoc workspaces. May include exposure to bodily fluids, animal waste, noise, fumes, chemicals and other workplace hazards. Work may require prolonged sitting, standing, computer use and other physical requirements as applicable.
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