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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Animal Attendant I, Animal Resources Center in Austin, Texas
Operates cagewashing equipment, including rack washers, tunnel washers, and autoclaves. Sanitizes animal housing equipment using cagewashing machines. Fills drinking bottles with fresh water and cages with bedding. Performs routine maintenance on equipment as required. Operates autoclaves to sterilize equipment as needed. Maintains all required records and performs all required steps to ensure adequacy of sanitation.Accepts deliveries of equipment and supplies from vendors. Processes and stores supplies in assigned storage areas upon delivery. Verifies delivered supplies against delivery documentation and submits delivery documentation to the supervisor.Prepares and uses dips, sprays, detergents, and disinfectants. Cleans cages, pens, and animal quarters. Maintains and sanitizes animal rooms, equipment, and facilities to prevent infections and disease. Reports any equipment that requires repairs or maintenance.Provides animal husbandry and care to rodents and other species as required. Performs routine checks on the automatic watering system. Prepares or mixes feed according to specific instructions. Observes animals for signs of disease and/or illness and reports conditions to the veterinary group. Completes all required documentation, including per diem sheets, checklists, animal records, and files.Sets up incoming animal deliveries. Receives, identifies, and cages newly arrived animals. Transfers or transports animals, feed, and bedding materials.May work without onsite supervision on weekends and holidays. May operate University vehicles as required. Completes all required documentation for weekend work and vehicle operation.Other duties as assigned.