Animal Research Technician I

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go tomed.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, XandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Animal Research Technician I. Responsible for participating in the cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. Provides routine care of research animals. Monitors and controls environmental conditions. Maintains a variety of records (log of room activities). Monitors supplies for specific animal quarters. Assists with relocation of facility equipment and supplies. Assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to care of laboratory animals.Job Responsibilities: * CLEANING: Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. Rotates animal cages and racks for cleaning following established schedule. Sweeps and mops animal quarters thoroughly. Disinfects walls and sanitizes animal quarters using appropriate compounds and techniques. Performs additional cleaning of area as required, or upon request. Required to change up to and including a minimum of 300 cages per day. * ANIMAL CARE: Provides routine care of research animals. Feeds animals in assigned areas following established schedule. Provides adequate food, bedding, enrichment devices and water as required. Checks animals daily to identify sick animals. Notifies veterinary technician of any unusual conditions. Weighs animals as required. Assists Veterinary Technician by restraining animals for minor procedures. Administers medications (pills, injections) on weekends and as instructed. Receives, checks in animals and materials and delivers to correct locations. Perform routine weekend and holiday overtime as scheduled. * ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Monitors and controls environmental conditions. Periodically checks temperature, ventilation and lighting in animal rooms and related areas. Adjusts conditions as required. Notifies supervisor of problems with related equipment (heating/air conditioning systems, etc.). * RECORDKEEPING: Maintains a variety of records (log of room activities). Records information accurately and promptly. Records, write, and communicate data to all NYULMC staff on the appropriate level. Completes recordkeeping in accordance with outlined procedures. Maintains records in an organized and up-to-date manner. * INVENTORY CONTROL: Monitors supplies for specific animal quarters. Maintains adequate supplies by monitoring levels on an ongoing basis. Checks availability of supplies and restocks all areas as required. Advises supervisor of shortages in timely manner. * EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: Assists with relocation of facility equipment and supplies. Transports facility equipment and supplies to new locations, as instructed. Completes assignments on timely basis. Reports delays or problems to Supervisor. Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies. Ensures adequate levels of room supplies are available on an ongoing basis. * REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Assists in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to care of laboratory animals. Maintains awareness of regulatory requirements applicable to responsibilities. Follows departmental procedures in order to implement Enrichment Program for al