SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES (RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
1.Daily animal care activities to include: feeding, animal observations/identification of clinicalconcerns,andnailtrimming
2.Husbandryactivitiestoincludecagechange/cleaning,useofpowerwashandchemicaldispensingequipment,andgeneralfacilitysanitizationandsupport
3.Milkingofrabbitsandstandard supportactivitiestomeetproductiongoalsandadherencetoestablishedschedules
4.Properrestraintof rabbits to facilitate generalanimal care, transfers,samplecollection,and advancedhandling(Alrestraint)
5.TechnicalskillstoincludeIM,IV,SC,andIPinjections,andIVbloodcollectionprocedures
6.Assessanimals,initiateveterinarycareandexecuteanimaltreatments
7.Performanimalidentificationapplicationstoincludeeartags,tattoosandRFIDtransponders.
8.May perform and provide support, to include updating of records, for natural and artificialinseminationbreedingprocedures,pregnancypalpationandkindling/weaningprocedures.
9.Utilize computer and paper-based systems to accurately document and/or recordinformationtoassurecompliancewithapplicableregulations,andcompanypolicies
10.HaveanunderstandingofapplicableQualitySystems(e.g.changecontrol,deviations).
11.Maywrite,modify,andprovidetraining (asassigned)onSOPs/WI/TM
12.Demonstratetheabilitytoworkonassignedprojectsindependentlywithlittleornosupervision.
13.Identifysafetyissuesandinitiatecorrectiveactionstoreachresolution
14.Identifyandcommunicateanimalwelfareconcerns
Exhibitasoundunderstandingofapplicableanimalcareanduseguidelines.
15. Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis.