| CHARACTER OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
In positions at this level, incumbents work under the supervision of
a more senior technician, administrator or academic staff member providing
standardized technical assistance, clerical and administrative duties.
General supervision, received initially, progresses to direction as skill
and experience are gained. Supervision of other employees is not
a requirement at this level, however, incumbents may supervise students
and assist in the introductory training of other employees at the same
or lower levels.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE INTENDED
TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL AND SHOULD
NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DESCRIPTION OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL POSITION WITHIN
THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
- Answers inquiries and/or provides assistance of a general technical
nature to faculty, staff, students, and the public, referring more complex
matters to a senior staff member
- Monitors and maintains equipment and supplies and performs minor
repairs (eg: cage washers)
- Monitors an inventory of supplies and materials, and assists with
annual inventory
- Maintains records on supplies, equipment, facilities, specimens,
etc.
- Monitors the environment in specific facilities - ie: humidity,
temperature, light, security, etc., adjusting as necessary and/or reporting
malfunctions
- Sets up, operates and/or provides instruction in the use of standard
equipment and techniques for research or laboratories
- Maintains laboratories in an organized fashion and ensures compliance
with safety procedures
- Stores and maintains collections of animals for use in classrooms
and laboratories and may order as required
- Feeds, waters and cares for animals in accordance with instructions
- Maintains and cleans equipment and facilities associated with housing,
cleaning and research including: cages, walls, floors, hallways, and
removing animal waste and carcasses
- Monitors the health status of animal colonies and reports irregularities
to appropriate authority
- Provides assistance in experiments involving weighing, sexing and
breeding of animals following directions from researchers or more senior
technicians
- Assists in the introductory training of other employees at the same
or lower levels
- Allocates work assignments to student employees hired on projects
and coordinates its completion on time and satisfactorily
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned
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| QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The minimum qualifications required are:
Level of Formal Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline plus no experience or
Diploma plus one year of directly related experience
- Experience in using research methodology (qualitative and quantitative)
required in some positions
Certification
- Level 1 Certificate in Animal Care may be required in some positions
- or
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
may be considered
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions on technical matters
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students,
and the public
- Ability to maintain detailed records
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
- Ability to use personal computers in a Windows environment may be
required
Physical Requirements
- No allergies to animals, substances or chemicals used
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned
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