Agricultural / Animal Assistant II - DLAR

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A high school diploma and two years of experience in agricultural research or animal care that is directly related to the area of employment. An associate degree in animal health technology or a discipline related to agriculture may be substituted for the required work experience. Certification as a laboratory animal technician may be required for positions responsible for the care of laboratory animals.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Certification required within 6 months of eligibility which means that final candidate(s) will be asked for copy of their diploma / degree during the final contingency stage.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to climb using step stool. (Infrequent) Ability to work in temperature extremes (32? F to 100 ? F) when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or foreign countries. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 4 liter waste material bottles a distance of 30 feet, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. jugs of liquid a distance of 100 feet, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to file boxes from floor level to counter tops, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift 25 lbs. boxes from floor level to a maximum height of 72". (Infrequent) Ability to lift 40 lbs. centrifuge rotors, from floor level to a height of 40 inches, then down 20 inches into centrifuge drum. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull file boxes from one location to another at floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maneuver heavy equipment on bench tops (Frequent) Ability to reach, stretch, bend, while moving items/materials from both sitting and standing positions. (Frequent) Ability to conduct a variety of hand pipefitting operations. (Continuous) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to hear and recognize various alarms emitting from work area systems. (Continuous) Ability to work in a darkroom for processing film, etc. (Continuous) Ability to qualify for the use of cartridge respirators. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) May require working with animals of various sizes.

Physical Requirements: (DLAR Specific):

                Must be able to lift 50 lbs above waist routinely.

                Must be able to work with animals.

                May be exposed to animal allergens.

                May be exposed to zoonotic diseases.

                Must be able to work in dusty environments.

                May have to work in wet areas.

                Must be able to properly wear DLAR issued PPE.

                Must be able to work in reverse light cycle rooms.

                May have to work in confined spaces.

                Must be able to understand safety requirements for autoclave, rack washer and tunnel washer.