Animal Attendant - Comparative Medicine

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Certification: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification.

Preferred Experience: Some experience working with animals.

Onsite Presence: Is Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Deadlines
Electrical, Frequent 34-66%
Exposure to animals, Constant 67-100%
Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue, Frequent 34-66%
Exposure to Radiation, Seldom 3-10%
Extreme Hot/Cold, Frequent 34-66%
Hazardous Chemicals and Materials, Frequent 34-66%
Humid/Dry, Frequent 34-66%
Lighting, Frequent 34-66%
Noise, Constant 67-100%
Operating Equipment, Frequent 34-66%
Outside Work, Frequent 34-66%
Physical Proximity, Frequent 34-66%
Sedentary Environment, Seldom 3-10%
Wearing Protective Equipment, Constant 67-100%
Wet Conditions, Frequent 34-66%
Working At Heights, Occasionally 11-33%
Working on uneven/slippery surface, Frequent 34-66%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Arm/Hand Steadiness, Frequent 34-66%
Balancing, Frequent 34-66%
Bending/Stooping, Frequent 34-66%
Carrying, Frequent 34-66%, 20-50 pounds
Climbing, Frequent 34-66%
Crawling, Occasionally 11-33%
Depth Perception, Frequent 34-66%
Driving, Occasionally 11-33%
Dynamic Flexibility, Occasionally 11-33%
Eye/Hand Coordination, Frequent 34-66%
Fine finger movement, Frequent 34-66%
Foot Action, Frequent 34-66%
Glare Sensitivity, Frequent 34-66%
Handling, Frequent 34-66%
Hearing Sensitivity, Frequent 34-66%
Keyboarding, Occasionally 11-33%
Kneeling, Occasionally 11-33%
Lifting, Frequent 34-66%, 20-50 pounds
Neck Movements, Frequent 34-66%
Night Vision, Frequent 34-66%
Olfactory Perception, Frequent 34-66%
Pushing/Pulling, Frequent 34-66%, 50+ pounds
Reaching, Frequent 34-66%
Sitting, Occasionally 11-33%
Standing, Constant 67-100%
Tactile Perception, Frequent 34-66%
Twisting, Occasionally 11-33%
Visual Acuity, Frequent 34-66%
Visual Color Discrimination, Frequent 34-66%
Walking, Constant 67-100%
Wrist Motion, Frequent 34-66%
Squatting, Occasionally 11-33%

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Analytical Ability
Appropriate Behavior
Attention to detail
Comprehending
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Following Instructions
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Interpersonal Skills
Mathematical Skills/Reasoning
Memorizing/Remembering
Multitasking
Oral Communication
Organizing
Problem Solving
Reading Skills/Comprehension
Responding in emergency situations
Selective Attention
Working Alone
Written Communication

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