What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker IV position at Albert Einstein College of Medicine?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Animal Institute is seeking a Lead Animal Caretaker to assist supervisor with organizing and delegating routine animal care tasks and projects assigned to animal caretaker teams at local sites.
- organize and delegate routine animal care tasks and projects assigned to animal caretaker teams at local sites
- interact effectively with faculty members, technicians and students regarding animal care needs and problems
- solve problems and relay information and requests to the facility manager or veterinary staff regarding more complex problems and requests
- contact facility manager to discuss daily routine, issues and/or problems
- assist in training staff to perform all animal care responsibilities
- assist in training staff to operate all animal care equipment (animal watering system, pressure washer, cage washers and autoclaves, biosafety and class 100 cabinets)
- insure all animal care equipment is operating correctly
- control inventory and distribute supplies at the site
- inform the facility manager when supplies need to be replenished
- oversee the accurate keeping of census sheets for animal rooms at the site
- assist in the preparation and/or administration of medications and/or experimental compounds
- recognize and report symptoms of animal disease or trauma and to assist in training staff to recognize and report symptoms
- review staff reports regarding animal health
- perform and oversee basic functions of animal nursing and/or first aid
- perform animal care duties as required
- perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/GED, AALAS certification and five years of related experience are required
- Advanced training in fields such as veterinary technology and biology preferred
- The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and judgmental abilities and possess strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Due to the nature of the work, individual must be able to pay close attention to detail and must be physically fit to do heavy repetitive lifting and pushing of equipment daily. Individual must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Individual must not be allergic to animals, latex, waste products, bedding or solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills and judgemental abilities
Hiring Rate
26.80Post Probationary Rate
27.33Job Rate
27.89Minimum Salary Range
Maximum Salary Range
