Animal Handling Research Lab Specialist
Khalifa University
- أبو ظبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Provide daily care for mouse and rats, including feeding, watering, and monitoring overall health.
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions within animal housing facilities.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and guidelines for animal care and use.
- Monitor and maintain proper environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and lighting, within the vivarium.
- Respond promptly to any environmental deviations and implement corrective measures.
- Conduct routine health assessments and coordinate with veterinary staff to address any health concerns.
- Administer routine treatments, vaccinations, and recordkeeping related to animal health.
- Perform routine cage changing and maintain proper sanitation in animal housing areas.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of vivarium equipment and facilities.
- Collaborate with researchers to provide technical support for experiments involving laboratory animals.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of experimental procedures within the vivarium.
- Stock management of satellite vivarium and cage washing room.
- Assist the scientific personnel during some experimental procedures (tail vein injection, gavage).
- Perform some of the procedures yourself after proper training.
- Start-up new breeding pairs.
- Weaning of pups.
- Taking samples for genotyping purposes.
- Registration of mice in an electronic database.
- Follow-up the general health status of the animals.
- Proficient in safely handling and restraining laboratory animals, ensuring the well-being of the animals and minimizing stress.
- Competent in the operation and maintenance of vivarium equipment, including cage washers, environmental control systems, and other relevant tools.
- Knowledgeable about local, state, and federal regulations governing the ethical treatment of laboratory animals and capable of ensuring compliance.
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate and detailed records related to animal health, experimental procedures, and facility maintenance.
- Ability to monitor and control environmental parameters within the vivarium, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, to ensure optimal conditions.
- Proficient in conducting health assessments, recognizing signs of illness, and coordinating with veterinary staff for appropriate interventions.
- Skillful in performing routine cage changing and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment within the vivarium to prevent contamination.
- Capable of providing technical support to researchers, assisting in the setup and breakdown of experimental procedures, and ensuring animal welfare during experiments.
- Provide scientific, technical and logistical support to Research laboratory users.
- Develop, design and conduct research lab experiments in line with the overall research plan, review progress and evaluate results with supervision from the Principal Investigator
- Formulate research methods and suggest options for improving quality, identify potential problems, and recommend solutions.
- Assist in the selection, safe operation and maintenance of equipment used in the laboratories.
- Conduct a cost and risk analysis on the design and the equipment to be selected to ensure proper and efficient selection.
- Work effectively as part of a laboratory team, including assisting colleagues in skill development as needed.
- Maintain databases and experimental records.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment and train others on use of equipment.
- Assist with laboratory safety and ordering.
- Ensure that all aspects of day to day operations comply with HSE policies and procedures and take corrective action in cases on non-compliance.
- Conduct analysis of data, and interpret and implement research methodology (with supervision from the Principal Investigators).
- Act as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations.
- Monitor an inventory and database of all equipment and supplies and ensure the accuracy of entries and records.
- Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
- Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Technology).
- Having an education or certification (AALAS, FELASA A, or similar) as animal caretaker
- Previous experience in a vivarium or laboratory animal facility is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and quality control procedures.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines related to animal care and use. Knowledge of animal behavior, physiology, and welfare.
- Expats: 5 years of hands-on experience in animal handling techniques.
- UAE Nationals: 1 year of hands-on experience in animal handling techniques.
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