The Animal Care Specialist is an expert in one or more specialized areas of lab animal science (breeding, aquatics, etc.). They are tasked with the overall husbandry management of a particular technical specialty such as species, housing room(s) or operational unit(s). They also provide technical assistance to researchers and veterinary staff, as required and related to field of specialization.
This position will interact on a regular basis with: Other staff members (technicians, managers & veterinarians) as well as researchers (Ph.D.) and students (graduate and undergraduate).
This position typically will advise and counsel: Other staff members (technicians) as well as researchers (Ph.D.) and students (graduate and undergraduate).
This position will supervise: N/A

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of experience.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level.

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

6+ years of experience.

SKILLS

Requires adequate experience and applicable skills to area of specialization (TBD by manager). Specialized skills preferred: Additional experience and skills within AND outside area of specialization (i.e. in one or more other areas of specialization as well).