Hard Skills
IntermediateAnimal Care and HusbandryProviding basic needs like food, water, and bedding while monitoring the physical condition and environmental requirements of laboratory animals.
Entry-levelFacility SanitationCleaning and sterilizing animal housing, equipment, and laboratory areas according to strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease spread.
AdvancedRegulatory ComplianceKnowledge and adherence to federal laws and ethical guidelines, such as USDA and IACUC standards, governing the use of animals in research.
IntermediateAnimal Restraint and HandlingEmploying specific techniques for safely holding and moving animals to prevent injury to the animal or the handler during procedures.
IntermediateData Record KeepingMaintaining accurate and detailed logs of animal health, environmental conditions, and experimental treatments.