The following duties are performed daily with minimal supervision Able to perform all duties and responsibilities of a Research Animal Specialist 1 and 2 (Please reference RAS 1 and 2 job description for detailed descriptions of each topic) Performs Facility Cage Wash Operations o Assures monthly autoclave validations are completed o Supervise and schedule cagewash team t

Animal Program Oversight Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards related to the care and use of laboratory animals. Develop and maintain protocols for the ethical treatment, housing, feeding, and handling of laboratory animals. Oversee the procurement, transportation, and housing of laboratory animals, ensuring appropriate facili

Provide anesthesia/surgical support. This involves all aspects of perioperative care, including anesthetic induction, maintenance and recovery. Opportunity to assist in surgical procedures as directed by the veterinarian. Perform various wet lab assays, including hematology, chemistry and blood gas analysis pertinent to animal care. Learn to analyze bloodwork as it pertai

Provide routine and standard experimental treatments (sq, ip, iv injections; dosing/gavage) and sample collections (fecal, urine, blood, tissue, etc.) which may involve the use of hazardous/biohazardous materials Nutritional intervention procedures (diet preparation, dietary dosing, special feeding procedures including pair feed, liquid diet administration) Specialized ro