1. Agricultural Careers Laboratory Manager Animal By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Ms. Anna Burgess GA Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005

2. Job Duties & Responsibilities Efficient performance of Standardized Operating Procedures for an animal facility Proper handling and care of animals in a respectful manner is emphasized Clean and sanitize the laboratory daily Oversees the work of the technicians daily tasks Care for animals daily Oversees the mixing and disturbing of feed, medicines, and other chemicals

3. Qualities and Skills Laboratory animal managers should pay close attention to detail and have superior organizational and observational skills. Basic computer skills are required for record keeping and research. Both oral and written communication skills are critical as well as the ability to work alone or with a team. Laboratory animal managers should be positive and willing to work with animals. They should have good analytical judgment and the ability to work under pressure as well as the ability to observe and pay attention to detail. Good problem solving, critical thinking, and mechanical skills also help significantly

4. Salary There are many levels of salary that a person working in the laboratory animal field can receive. A laboratory animal technician can earn any where from $15,000 per year to $20,000 per year. After some time and experience in this field your earnings may increase to anywhere from $18,000 to $26,000 per year. After working and advancing to the management position the earnings would be between $26,000 and $40,000 annually. There are some companies that give vary benefits for their employees but these benefits vary from company to company.

5. Work Environment Most laboratory animal managers work in laboratory type sittings Good lighting, clean environment, and laboratory equipment is set up in the lab at all times Working with animals Mostly indoors but some outdoor work in needed An agricultural college Agricultural or biological research center Commercial business

6. Education To be hired as a laboratory animal manager you must finish a least a two-year degree from a credited college. Community college or a technical college degree would help you in being successful in this field. Your major or focus program needs to be in animal technology, biology, biochemistry, or veterinary technology.

7. Career Resources American Association of Laboratory Animal Science Internet: http://www.aalas.org/ AAALAC International Internet: http://www.aclam.org/ AAALAC International : Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care Internet: http://www.aaalac.org/ American Committee on Laboratory Animal Diseases Internet: http://www.aclad.org/ Animal Welfare Institute Internet: http://www.awionline.org/