Hiring Organization:
SNBL USA, SRC
Date Posted:
2010-01-08
Position Description:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implements environmental enrichment plan for all facility animals by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
2. Documents compliance with environmental enrichment Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
3. Ensures that scheduled animal enrichment is in compliance with research projects by reviewing study protocols and schedules.
4. Prepares and distributes enrichment items to all animals housed at SNBL USA SRC.
5. Works with the veterinary staff and management staff to perform animal socialization and completes related documentation.
6. Maintains colony data (paper and electronic) as per USDA requirements and SNBL USA SRC policies.
7. Orders and maintains inventory of enrichment items.
8. Assists with developing, reviewing and revising environmental enrichment SOPs and forms.
9. Assists with developing and evaluating new enrichment items or methods for implementation at SNBL USA SRC.
Qualifications/Experience:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
The language skills required include, but are not limited to: the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals; the ability to write routine reports and correspondence; and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
MATH SKILLS:
The math skills required include, but are not limited to: a working knowledge of basic math skills.
OTHER SKILLS:
Additional skills required include, but are not limited to: general reading, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and with groups.
REASONING ABILITY:
The reasoning abilities required include, but are not limited to: the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
TRAINING:
Training needs for this position may include non-human primate behavior and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and the Animal Welfare Act.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
No certificates, licenses or registration required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office setting; the noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. The employee may be exposed to bio-hazardous materials.
Contact Information:
Ashley Stence
2103 FM 625
Alice, TX 78332
USA
Telephone Number:
361-664-8844
Fax Number:
361-664-8855
Website:
http://www.snblusa.com
E-mail Address:
astence@snblusa.com