Sr Animal Attendant - Bastrop, Texas

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Some College.

Certification: Must meet department American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification requirements.

Preferred Certification:  American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician certification within two years in the job.

Experience: One year of animal experience in an animal hospital/clinic or animal research facility. May substitute required experience with completed years of college on a one to one basis.

Preferred Experience: Experience gained in a university research setting.

Onsite Presence: Is Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to animals, Frequent 34-66%

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue, Frequent 34-66%

Deadlines

Hazardous Chemicals and Materials, Occasionally 11-33%

Exposure to Radiation, Rarely 1-2%

Humid/Dry, Frequent 34-66%

Noise, Occasionally 11-33%

Operating Equipment, Occasionally 11-33%

Wearing Protective Equipment, Frequent 34-66%

Wet Conditions, Frequent 34-66%

Physical Proximity, Occasionally 11-33%

Working on uneven/slippery surface, Frequent 34-66%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Arm/Hand Steadiness, Frequent 34-66%

Balancing, Frequent 34-66%

Bending/Stooping, Frequent 34-66%

Carrying, Occasionally 11-33%, 20-50 lbs

Depth Perception, Frequent 34-66%

Driving, Seldom 3-10%

Dynamic Flexibility, Frequent 34-66%

Eye/Hand Coordination, Frequent 34-66%

Fine finger movement, Frequent 34-66%

Climbing, Seldom 3-10%

Handling, Frequent 34-66%

Hearing Sensitivity, Frequent 34-66%

Glare Sensitivity, Occasionally 11-33%

Kneeling, Occasionally 11-33%

Lifting, Frequent 34-66%, 20-50 lbs

Neck Movements, Frequent 34-66%

Olfactory Perception, Frequent 34-66%

Pushing/Pulling, Frequent 34-66%, 50+ lbs

Reaching, Occasionally 11-33%

Sitting, Seldom 3-10%

Squatting, Occasionally 11-33%

Standing, Frequent 34-66%

Foot Action, Frequent 34-66%

Tactile Perception, Frequent 34-66%

Twisting, Frequent 34-66%

Visual Acuity, Frequent 34-66%

Visual Color Discrimination, Frequent 34-66%

Walking, Frequent 34-66%

Wrist Motion, Frequent 34-66%

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Analytical Ability

Appropriate Behavior

Attention to detail

Comprehending

Following Instructions

Interpersonal Skills

Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback

Mathematical Skills/Reasoning

Memorizing/Remembering

Multitasking

Oral Communication

Organizing

Problem Solving

Reading Skills/Comprehension

Responding in emergency situations

Selective Attention

Working Alone

Written Communication

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