Animal Caretaker I (U) (0678)

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The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbent in this position and is not all-inclusive.
The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of
position responsibilities.

*This position is ON SITE only*

60%
Animal Care:
Cage change - Assist in the provision of routine housing and care (feed, water, bedding, etc.) for all animals maintained by DLAM, as described in the husbandry SOP. This will also include separating overcrowded cages, when necessary, and reporting appropriate information to supervisor or veterinary staff.
Observation - Observe animals daily and report unusual behavior or clinical signs of illness or distress. Notify supervisor or veterinary staff of any unusual circumstances in environmental conditions or animal health.
Veterinary Support - Assist veterinary staff, as directed, with basic animal treatments and with animal restraint during clinical procedures or evaluations, while following established animal welfare and safety standards.
35%
Sanitation
Facility - Routinely clean and disinfect animal rooms and facility hallways, including hose down/steam. Change room air and water filters, clean drains, buff floors, clean stainless steel etc.
Equipment - Operate mechanical cage washers, bedding machine, steam vapor units, floor buffers, ethylene oxide sterilizer, and steam autoclaves.
Cagewash - Dump bedding. Disassemble and manually pre-wash cages, racks, and water bottles. Place cages, racks and water bottles into mechanical washers. Fill clean cages with bedding. Store clean cage components in appropriate locations.
Autoclave - Autoclave dirty cages used for ABSL-2 studies prior to disposal, drapes, and barrier supplies.
5%
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Knowledge of machines and tools related to animal care, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
2. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, data entry, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
3. Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations and their applications.
4. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the safety and security of people, data, property, and institutions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
6. Ability to interpret work-related documents, policies, and procedures.
7. Ability to exhibit strong organizational skills and maintain detailed, accurate records.
8. Ability to exert force to lift, push, pull or carry objects repeatedly or continuously over time.
9. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
10. Ability to predict when something is likely to go wrong, identify and report to the appropriate persons.

Condition of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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