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Position Summary
The position is responsible for performing animal husbandry activities for research animals in specialized Animal Biosafety Level 1 or Level 2 (ABSL-1 or ABSL-2) animal facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides humane care for research animals, including feeding, providing water, changing cages, cleaning, and breeding, following established schedules and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Cleans and disinfects floors, walls and other ancillary spaces in the animal care facility and laboratory.
- Rotates, disassembles, reassembles, and sanitizes mouse racks and other animal care equipment, following SOPs to avoid contamination.
- Checks the temperature, lighting, ventilation, and water quality indices maintaining the recommended environmental conditions for the animals.
- Moves animals to appropriate disposable cages, attaches duly filled cage cards and utilizes scanners and devices to account for all animals.
- Observes animal health and welfare, notifying the team in the event of any variances or abnormalities.
- Assists with restraining of animals, administering medications and euthanasia in a safe and timely manner following the SOPs, guidelines, and regulations.
- Maintains log of all activities and updates tracker and database electronically.
- Receives, logs, labels and stores animal feed, edible enrichment, vivarium supplies and equipment updating the team on inventory levels, expiry dates and equipment maintenance related issues in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2024-01-28 |
| Job Location: | Qatar - Doha |
| Company Industry: | Higher Education; Animal Production; Agriculture & Crop Production |
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