Cleveland Clinic·Cleveland, Ohio
Monitor and support the health and well-being of research animals in the Biological Research Unit. Provide custodial care, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and maintaining technical procedure areas.
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Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Research AHT, you will monitor and support the health and well-being of animals in the Biological Research Unit at Cleveland Clinic utilized in foundational pre-clinical trials and studies. In this role, you will ensure they have adequate supplies, food and clean enclosures to prevent illnesses and discomfort. Ultimately, your efforts are crucial in facilitating the Cleveland Clinic mission to enhance the global healthcare field.
00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with one holiday shift per year.
Monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals.
Perform daily health observations and monitor the condition of research animals.
Provide custodial care, fresh feed, and fresh water to animals according to the standard operating procedures.
Receive animal shipments and complete required documentation.
Ensure that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.
Transport supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.
Other duties as assigned.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Market context
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