Lab Animal Leader, Department of Laboratory Animal Resources

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wayne state university is searching for an experienced lab animal leader, department of laboratory animal resources at its detroit campus location.

wayne state is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of detroit, michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

oversee, coordinate, and participate in various tasks related to the care, feeding, and maintenance of laboratory animals within an animal care facility or facilities at the university.

coordinate and participate in routine animal husbandry activities to ensure adherence to standards and guidelines set forth by the national institute for health (nih), the american association for accreditation of laboratory animal care (aaalac), the united states department of agriculture (usda) and established research protocols. Oversee, assign, and monitor the work activities of laboratory animal technicians engaged in the care and maintenance of a variety of laboratory animal species.

perform various tasks related to the care and feeding of animals. Assist in the transportation of animals and supplies via motor vehicle. Clean animal cages and pens via water hosing method or automatic machine cage washing device; mix chemical cleansing solutions and agents (e.g. Bleach, acid cleaner, and tri-quat) to disinfect and sanitize cages, pens, pails, bottles and entire work area. Remove soiled bedding and feces into refuse cans to be disposed of in dumpster.

Sweep and mop floors using push broom, dry mop or wet-n-dry vacuum.

maintain inventory of animal feed and other related supplies and equipment for assigned area on a weekly basis. Order, receive, and dispense animal feed, bedding and supplies. Transport heavy animal feed and bedding bags using moving equipment to various locations. Provide signatory authority on appropriate animal receiving reports. Identify animals; initiate and maintain applicable charts and records; catch, and restrain various extremely light to very heavy animal species ranging in weight from 70g-100 lbs.

Maintain daily paperwork and records.

oversee repair of or report malfunction of any animal facility equipment, e.g. Cagewashers, automatic watering rack, flush units, light-timing units, etc. Access ceiling air filters and vents for cleaning and maintenance. Oversee and maintain auxiliary areas, e.g. Treatment, necropsy and cold rooms, food and bedding supply areas. Transport refuse and empty into large outdoor dumpsters.

responsible for assigning and overseeing duties and routines of laboratory animal technicians in assigned area. Provide functional supervision; establish work schedules and monitor completion of assigned duties and routines. Instruct in animal health care, handling and appropriate medical procedures and techniques.

participate in continuing education and employee training programs. Attend departmental staff meetings. May require rotation through several on-campus and off-campus research facilities.

interact with research investigators, clinical veterinarians and other professionals concerning research protocols, medical procedure techniques and other related matters. Notify research investigator or clinical veterinarian regarding any observed changes to animal condition, behavior or appearance; monitor and follow-up as necessary.

participate in and oversee a variety of medical procedures; perform diagnostic procedures, administer medications and collect biological samples requiring the utilization and manipulation of a variety of medical apparatus (e.g. Syringe, thermometer, electrocardiogram (ekg}, swab, bandage, etc.) as well as specialized techniques and treatments. Monitor post operative status of laboratory animals; evaluate animal condition and report any observed health problem or related emergency situation to clinical veterinarian, research investigator or appropriate supervisor.

Maintain related medical charts…