REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science.
Certification: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification within 180 days of eligibility.
Preferred Certification: American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician certification or above.
Experience: Two years of animal related experience in an animal hospital/clinic or an animal research facility. May substitute required experience with completed years of college on a one to one basis.
Preferred Experience: Experience gained in a university research setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
| Frequency |
Exposure to animals Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue Hazardous Chemicals and Materials Deadlines Noise Operating Equipment Shift Work Working on uneven/slippery surface Wearing Protective Equipment Exposure to Radiation | Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33%
Occasionally 11-33% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
| Frequency | Weight |
Lifting Pushing/Pulling Bending/Stooping Carrying Climbing Driving Dynamic Flexibility Eye/Hand Coordination Handling Neck Movements Reaching Twisting Walking Wrist Motion | Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Occasionally 11-33% Rarely1-2% Rarely1-2% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100% Frequent 34-66% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% | 20-50 lbs 50+ lbs
10-20 lbs
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COGNITIVE DEMANDS
Appropriate Behavior Comprehending Following Instructions Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Reading Skills/Comprehension Attention to detail Mathematical Skills/Reasoning Memorizing/Remembering Working Alone Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback |
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